Israeli strikes kill at least five in Gaza
Israel's top court on Friday moved to allow international aid groups to keep operating in the Gaza Strip and other Palestinian territories as Israeli strikes killed at least five people across the war-torn enclave. The Supreme Court's order, which followed a petition from 17 aid groups, effectively»»»
Oil Prices Rise 3% as US and Iran Extend Talks into Next Week
Oil prices rose around 3% on Friday as traders remained on alert for potential supply disruptions after the United States and Iran extended nuclear talks. Brent crude futures advanced by $2.01, or 2.8%, to $72.76 a barrel by 1310 GMT while US West Texas Intermediate crude was up $2.11, or 3.2%, at »»»
March Natural Gas Rates in Bulgaria See Minimal Rise Amid Lower Demand
The Energy and Water Regulatory Commission (EWRC) has set the price of natural gas for March 2026 at 32.60 euros per megawatt-hour, excluding access, transmission, excise, and VAT charges. This price applies to Bulgargaz EAD sales to end suppliers as well as licensed producers and transmitters of h»»»
China lifts 100 pct tariffs on some Canadian imports to support trade ties
BEIJING, Feb 27 (KUNA) -- China announced the cancellation of 100 percent tariffs it had imposed on certain Canadian imports since March 2025, in a move aimed at promoting the sound, stable and sustainable development of bilateral economic and trade relations.In a statement on Friday, the Chinese M»»»
Prime Minister receives phone call from Turkish Foreign Minister
Doha, Qatar: The Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received a phone call from the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkiye, HE Hakan Fidan. During the call, the two sides discussed bilateral cooperation relations and»»»
Wathnan Racing's Dabida claims Al Wakra Cup
Doha: Wathnan Racing’s Dabida delivered an impressive performance to shed her maiden tag with victory in the Al Wakra Cup at Al Rayyan Racecourse on late Thursday evening. Contesting the feature event for four-year-old Purebred Arabian fillies over 2000m, the grey filly was expertly guided by Soufi»»»
Three out of four Romanians monitor their spending, and 55% use banking apps for money management
Banking apps dominate the top money management solutions Digitization is already part of the daily routine for many Romanians. Over half of respondents (55%) say they use their bank’s mobile app to check transactions and automatically track expenses, making it their primary financial management too»»»
Tamil superstar's wife Vijay files for divorce, claims infidelity
Dubai: In a development that has stunned both the Tamil film industry and political circles, Tamilian superstar Vijay, founder and chief of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, is facing a divorce petition filed by his wife, Sangeeta Sornalingam. They have been married for 25 years. According to a report by I»»»
Floodwaters recede slightly in Evros as area remains on alert
Authorities in the Evros region of northeastern Greece remained on high alert Friday after a week of extensive flooding, although water levels have begun to recede slightly, according to local reports. An estimated 500 cubic meters of water per second continue to flow into the area due to overflow »»»
Garangao 2026: Venues to celebrate at
Doha, Qatar: Garangao is a cherished tradition celebrated across the Gulf region. In Qatar, it marks the midway point of the holy month of Ramadan. The day serves as a celebration and encouragement for children, rewarding them for fasting for half of the holy month of Ramadan. Dressed in vibrant tr»»»
Regional Minister: Water Prices in Bulgaria Raised in a Coordinated Manner
Water prices in Bulgaria are market-based and were raised in a coordinated manner as of February 26, caretaker Regional Development and Public Works Minister Angelina Boneva told journalists at the Council of Ministers on Friday. She was responding to a question on whether drinking water prices wou»»»
Dubai RTA opens new bridge cutting travel time from 6 minutes to 1 minute at World Trade Centre Roundabout
Dubai: Commuters travelling along one of Dubai's busiest corridors have a reason to celebrate. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has officially opened a major new bridge connecting Sheikh Zayed Road to Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Street, slashing journey times from six minutes to just one minute»»»
Tripoli Chamber of Commerce meeting makes five demands to decision-makers to alleviate economic crisis – threatens peaceful demonstrations and sit-ins
An expanded meeting was held yesterday at the Tripoli Chamber of Commerce’s Tripoli headquarters to discuss the repercussions of monetary policies and the recent economic changes in the country. The meeting included several chamber members, representatives from Zawia Chamber of Commerce, the Libyan»»»
Media Review: February 27
POLITICS The April 19 parliamentary elections and the appointments of caretaker ministers and regional governors are given prominence in the news media on Friday. On bTV, sociologists Boryana Dimitrova from Alpha Research and Parvan Simeonov from the Myara polling agency noted that the election cam»»»
PE fund Advent International completes acquisition of tbi bank
The transaction, initially announced in April 2025, was finalized today after the European Central Bank (ECB) granted regulatory approval in mid-February 2026. “Closing the deal marks an important milestone not only for our organization, but also for the banking sector in the SEE region. Advent’s g»»»
17-year-old found stabbed to death in Loutraki
A 17-year-old boy was found stabbed to death in his home in Loutraki, near Corinth, early Friday, authorities said. His 19-year-old brother discovered him and took him to the Corinth General Hospital, where the younger sibling was pronounced dead. The older brother, who sustained a knife wound to t»»»
Warsaw's office market under pressure
Shrinking supply and rising rents create opportunity for Poleczki Park For years, Warsaw has been the undisputed leader of Poland’s commercial real estate market. The capital continues to attract investors, global companies are choosing it for their regional headquarters, and demand for modern offi»»»
Esencja and jaskółcza – prime investment apartments in the heart of Gdańsk
In Dolne Miasto, one of Gdańsk’s most desirable historic districts, Esencja and Jaskółcza introduce premium investment apartments that combine modern design, strong investment potential, and proximity to the Old Town. Both projects offer exclusive investment apartments designed for discerning buyer»»»
Simple blood tests can predict Alzheimer's onset, researchers say - UPI.com
Alzheimer's disease researchers say they have developed a way to predict when a unimpaired person may develop dementia symptoms within three to four years through a single blood test. File Photo by EPA ST. PAUL, Minin., Feb. 27 (UPI) -- A team of U.S.-based scientists say they have developed a mode»»»
TCL reinforces performance-driven home entertainment with QD-Mini LED innovation in UAE
Dubai: TCL, a global leader in consumer electronics and the world’s No. 1 Mini LED TV brand, as the official Worldwide Olympic Partner, is continuing its efforts to advance performance-driven home entertainment across the UAE, reinforcing how large-screen innovation must go beyond size to deliver t»»»
Sadyr Japarov: Toktogul HPP will operate for 50–60 years after reconstruction - | 24.KG
At a republican meeting, President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov discussed the current situation in the energy sector. He noted that construction of Kambar-Ata-1 Hydropower Plant (HPP) with a capacity of 1,860 megawatts is underway. «Once this hydropower plant is commissioned, becoming the largest en»»»
Global deforestation slows but losses persist in South America and Africa - OWID
In the past, forests around the world were cut down on a massive scale. We lost some of the world’s richest ecosystems, Our World in Data (OWID) reports. In recent decades, the picture has become more complex. D»»»
Global deforestation slows but losses persist in South America and Africa - OWID
In the past, forests around the world were cut down on a massive scale. We lost some of the world’s richest ecosystems, Our World in Data (OWID) reports. In recent decades, the picture has become more complex. D»»»
Global deforestation slows but losses persist in South America and Africa - OWID
In the past, forests around the world were cut down on a massive scale. We lost some of the world’s richest ecosystems, Our World in Data (OWID) reports. In recent decades, the picture has become more complex. D»»»
Global deforestation slows but losses persist in South America and Africa - OWID
In the past, forests around the world were cut down on a massive scale. We lost some of the world’s richest ecosystems, Our World in Data (OWID) reports. In recent decades, the picture has become more complex. D»»»
Global deforestation slows but losses persist in South America and Africa - OWID
In the past, forests around the world were cut down on a massive scale. We lost some of the world’s richest ecosystems, Our World in Data (OWID) reports. In recent decades, the picture has become more complex. D»»»
DOJ sues to obtain voter rolls from another 5 states - UPI.com
Attorney General Pam Bondi on Thursday sued five additional states to force their turnover of their unredacted voter registration lists. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Feb. 27 (UPI) -- The Justice Department has sued another five states, including three led by Republicans, for their unred»»»
Seoul shares snap 6-day winning streak on profit-taking; won sharply down - UPI.com
This photo taken on Friday shows the trading room of Hana Bank in central Seoul, with the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index down 1 percent to close at 6,244.13. Photo by Yonhap Seoul shares closed lower Friday, snapping a six-session winning streak as investors locked in profits in techno»»»
Parkonic launches pre-booked parking at City Walk Boulevard, Dh60/hour for overstays
Dubai: Parkonic has announced that VIP parking at City Walk Boulevard (Buildings 9 & 10, 13 & 14) is now available by pre-booking only. The service allows users to reserve designated basement parking slots in advance through the PARKONIC App for a selected duration. Also Read: Dubai’s Parkonic roll»»»
Drone helps detain foreigner with 1 kg of synthetic drugs in Osh - | 24.KG
Officers from the State Service on Drug Control of the Ministry of Internal Affairs seized over a kilogram of synthetic drugs during a special operation using a drone in Osh. The agency’s office for Osh region reported. According to police, L.Ya.D., a citizen of a neighboring country, 26, was detai»»»
President Iotova Meets with Bulgarian Swimming Federation President Avramchev, European Aquatics President Silva
Bulgaria's President Iliana Iotova has held a working meeting with Bulgarian Swimming Federation President Georgi Avramchev and European Aquatics President Antonio Jose Silva. Avramchev and Silva briefed Iotova on the programme and objectives of an upcoming international swimming seminar organized »»»
Young monk seal safely returned to sea after surprise appearance on roadside
Residents of Arkitsa were surprised Thursday to find a young seal stranded on a road in the coastal town in central Greece, prompting a swift response to guide the marine mammal back to the sea. With guidance from MOm – the Hellenic Society for the Study and Protection of the Monk Seal – and the im»»»
Afghan Taliban leader killed in Pakistan airstrikes, unverified social media posts claim
Hibatullah Akhundzada, the supreme leader of Afghanistan’s Taliban administration, was killed along with senior commanders in alleged Pakistani airstrikes targeting sites in Kabul, unverified claims circulating on social media said on February 27. »»»
Afghan Taliban leader killed in Pakistan airstrikes, unverified social media posts claim
Hibatullah Akhundzada, the supreme leader of Afghanistan’s Taliban administration, was killed along with senior commanders in alleged Pakistani airstrikes targeting sites in Kabul, unverified claims circulating on social media said on February 27. »»»
Afghan Taliban leader killed in Pakistan airstrikes, unverified social media posts claim
Hibatullah Akhundzada, the supreme leader of Afghanistan’s Taliban administration, was killed along with senior commanders in alleged Pakistani airstrikes targeting sites in Kabul, unverified claims circulating on social media said on February 27. »»»
Watchdog warns EU climate policy risks capture by corporate lobbying
Europe’s climate agenda risks becoming a “lobbyists’ playground” as industry groups are capturing control over changes to the EU’s green legislation, according to a watchdog report cited by Euronews on February 25. The rep»»»
Watchdog warns EU climate policy risks capture by corporate lobbying
Europe’s climate agenda risks becoming a “lobbyists’ playground” as industry groups are capturing control over changes to the EU’s green legislation, according to a watchdog report cited by Euronews on February 25. The rep»»»
Watchdog warns EU climate policy risks capture by corporate lobbying
Europe’s climate agenda risks becoming a “lobbyists’ playground” as industry groups are capturing control over changes to the EU’s green legislation, according to a watchdog report cited by Euronews on February 25. The rep»»»
Watchdog warns EU climate policy risks capture by corporate lobbying
Europe’s climate agenda risks becoming a “lobbyists’ playground” as industry groups are capturing control over changes to the EU’s green legislation, according to a watchdog report cited by Euronews on February 25. The rep»»»
Watchdog warns EU climate policy risks capture by corporate lobbying
Europe’s climate agenda risks becoming a “lobbyists’ playground” as industry groups are capturing control over changes to the EU’s green legislation, according to a watchdog report cited by Euronews on February 25. The rep»»»
Watchdog warns EU climate policy risks capture by corporate lobbying
Europe’s climate agenda risks becoming a “lobbyists’ playground” as industry groups are capturing control over changes to the EU’s green legislation, according to a watchdog report cited by Euronews on February 25. The rep»»»
On This Day, Feb. 27: Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov assassinated - UPI.com
On Feb. 27, 2015, Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov died from a fatal gunshot wound. 1 of 5 | Opposition leader Boris Nemtsov joins thousands of people to form a 10-mile human chain around Moscow during a protest against Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin on February 26, 2012. On February »»»
Dubai’s Parkonic rolls out paid parking at three Lulu Hypermarkets
Dubai: Parkonic has introduced paid parking at three Lulu Hypermarket locations in the city, aiming to enhance convenience for shoppers. The service is now live at: Rashidiya Dubai Investment Park 1 Al Warqa The move allows visitors to use Parkonic’s app-based system for seamless, cashless parking,»»»
S. Korea conditionally approves Google's overseas transfer of high-precision map data - UPI.com
South Korea on Friday decided to allow Google to transfer government-supplied high-precision map data to its overseas facilities. This 2016 file photo shows Google's logo at its corporate headquarters in Seoul. File Photo by Yonhap The government on Friday decided to allow global tech giant Google »»»
Aspire Sports Festival crowns champions in Family Fun Run and women’s 3x3 basketball
Doha: Aspire Zone Foundation (AZF) organised the Family Fun Run in partnership with the Qatar Sports for All Federation, as part of the 12th edition of the Ramadan Sports Festival 2026, hosted at Aspire Park amid vibrant Ramadan-inspired community spirit. The race was held from 9pm to 11pm, drawing»»»
Watchdog warns EU climate policy risks capture by corporate lobbying
Europe’s climate agenda risks becoming a “lobbyists’ playground” as industry groups are capturing control over changes to the EU’s green legislation, according to a watchdog report cited by Euronews on February 25. The rep»»»
Regular air service between Tashkent and Osh to be launched - | 24.KG
Airports of Kyrgyzstan JSC announced the launch of a new scheduled flight between Tashkent and Osh by Centrum Air. Flights are scheduled to begin on April 1. Flights will be operated regularly twice a week, on Wednesdays and Saturdays, on modern Airbus A320 aircraft. Flight duration is 1 hour and 1»»»
‘Mahaseel’ illuminates Katara evenings during the holy month
Doha: The Mahaseel Festival continues its activities in Katara Village, located in the southern part of the Cultural Village, amidst a vibrant Ramadan atmosphere and a remarkable turnout of visitors. The festival offers a comprehensive experience that blends heritage and family-oriented elements, t»»»
Saudi Central Bank's Net Foreign Assets Rose by $15.61 Billion in January
The Saudi central bank's net foreign assets rose by about $15.61 billion in January, central bank data showed on Thursday. Net foreign assets rose to 1.696 trillion riyals ($452.23 billion) in January from 1.637 trillion riyals in December, the data showed.»»»
Pentagon shoots down CBP drone; FAA expands no-fly zone around Fort Hancock - UPI.com
The Pentagon on Thursday reportedly shot down a Customs and Border Protection drone near El Paso, Texas. File Photo by Yuri Gripas/UPI | License Photo Feb. 26 (UPI) -- The Department of Defense shot down a Customs and Border Protection drone, Democratic House lawmakers said Thursday, prompting the »»»