SB Girls Dubai ticket sales date revealed, venue shifted
Dubai: It’s official! Fans of Filipino pop group SB Girls can start booking their tickets for the Dubai leg of the group’s reunion tour starting tomorrow and there’s a key update about where the show will take place. In an exclusive interview with Gulf News, the programme producers, ProXperts and L»»»
USS Ford leaves Crete for Middle East amid Iran tensions
The biggest US warship, the USS Gerald R Ford aircraft carrier, left a NATO naval base on Crete Thursday for the Middle East as American forces build up amid tensions with Iran. The nuclear-powered Ford spent four days at the Souda Bay base resupplying, before setting off for the eastern Mediterran»»»
On This Day, Feb. 26: Branch Davidians acquitted of murder charges - UPI.com
On Feb. 26, 1994, 11 members of the Branch Davidian religious cult were acquitted of murder and conspiracy charges stemming from a federal raid and siege at the compound near Waco, Texas, the year before. 1 of 4 | Special counsel and former U.S. Sen. John C. Danforth points to where shell casings w»»»
You can fly to India from the UAE for under Dh300 during Eid, but there’s a catch
Dubai: Travellers flying between the UAE and India can book one-way ‘lite’ fares starting from Dh323, India’s Air India Express announced as it launched its monthly ‘PayDay Sale’ across domestic and international routes. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The limited-time»»»
Qatar renews commitment to principles of disarmament, nuclear non-proliferation
Geneva: Qatar participated in the High-Level Segment of the Conference on Disarmament held in Geneva. Qatar was represented at the event by Deputy Permanent Representative of the Permanent Delegation of the State of Qatar to the UN Office in Geneva Jawhara bint Abdulaziz Al Suwaidi. Al Suwaidi affi»»»
90% of UAE workers now covered by Unemployment Insurance
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has announced that 90 per cent of the targeted workforce has enrolled in the Unemployment Insurance Scheme as of the end of 2025. The Ministry said that more than Dh350 million in compensation has been paid to individuals who lost their jobs»»»
Democrats call missing Trump documents in Epstein files ‘largest cover-up in modern history’
Documents related to a woman’s sexual assault complaint against US President Donald Trump in the Jeffrey Epstein files were not released by the FBI, according to investigative reports. Democrats on the House Oversight Committee called it the "largest government cover-up in modern history". The US J»»»
Shop assistant arrested after drink sends underage girls to hospital
A shop assistant has been arrested in central Thessaloniki on suspicion of selling alcohol to an underage person, police said Thursday. Police said the 24-year-old woman was taken into custody late Wednesday after two underage girls required hospital treatment for heavy intoxication and it allegedl»»»
VCUArts Qatar and Qatar Academy Doha celebrate sustainability through 'Waste to Art Competition'
Doha, Qatar: Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Qatar’s (VCUarts Qatar) Community Education Programme, in collaboration with Qatar Academy Doha (QAD), has concluded a six-week initiative that invited young students to explore sustainability through hands-on creative practice, co»»»
Philippine foreign affairs warns against souvenir stamps on passports
Dubai: The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has reminded Philippine passport holders not to place unauthorised stamps or markings on their Philippine ePassports. In an advisory, the DFA has stressed that any unauthorised alteration can render the passport invalid and may be considered tampering »»»
Man hurt after Thessaloniki bus, car collide
A man was hospitalized in Thessaloniki Thursday after his car collided with a bus on the northern port city’s ring road, reports said. No other injuries were recorded and the cause of the morning accident was not immediately clear. The crash resulted in extensive bottlenecks as police cordoned off »»»
Kuwait liberation .. global tribute to resilience, leadership diplomacy
By Fahad Al-Saeed KUWAIT, Feb 26 (KUNA) -- "Ambassador Al-Sabah .. tonight Kuwait is free." With these historic words echoing through the halls of the US Congress, President George H.W. Bush marked the successful conclusion of Kuwait's liberation, directing a proud glance at Ambassador Sheikh Saud »»»
Ex-Treasury Secretary Larry Summers resigns from Harvard over Epstein files - UPI.com
Larry Summers, seen here in 2010, is resigning from teaching at Harvard University due to his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. File Photo by Andrew Harrer/UPI | License Photo Feb. 26 (UPI) -- Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers announced he is resigning from his professorship at Harvard Unive»»»
Al Zaeem hit five as Al Thumama Ramadan Tournament continues
Doha, Qatar: Al Zaeem stormed to a resounding 5-0 victory over Al Doha as the third edition of the Al Thumama Ramadan Tournament continued at Al Furjan Stadium in the Al Thumama area. Al Zaeem delivered a dominant display, with Youssef Bassem Hassan named Man of the Match after a standout performan»»»
India’s Modi addresses Israeli Parliament, deal negotiations ongoing
On the first day of his two day visit to Israel Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Israeli parliament, the Knesset in Jerusalem, according to a report by All India Radio. During the address Modi condoled the»»»
India’s Modi addresses Israeli Parliament, deal negotiations ongoing
On the first day of his two day visit to Israel Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Israeli parliament, the Knesset in Jerusalem, according to a report by All India Radio. During the address Modi condoled the»»»
India’s Modi addresses Israeli Parliament, deal negotiations ongoing
On the first day of his two day visit to Israel Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Israeli parliament, the Knesset in Jerusalem, according to a report by All India Radio. During the address Modi condoled the»»»
India’s Modi addresses Israeli Parliament, deal negotiations ongoing
On the first day of his two day visit to Israel Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Israeli parliament, the Knesset in Jerusalem, according to a report by All India Radio. During the address Modi condoled the»»»
India’s Modi addresses Israeli Parliament, deal negotiations ongoing
On the first day of his two day visit to Israel Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Israeli parliament, the Knesset in Jerusalem, according to a report by All India Radio. During the address Modi condoled the»»»
India’s Modi addresses Israeli Parliament, deal negotiations ongoing
On the first day of his two day visit to Israel Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Israeli parliament, the Knesset in Jerusalem, according to a report by All India Radio. During the address Modi condoled the»»»
Russia’s MinFin to tighten budget rule as oil revenues sink
Oil and gas revenues will account for less than 20% of Russia's budget this year, Finance Minister Anton Siluanov told the Duma on February 26, as oil prices tumble and sanctions on Russia’s shadow fleet become more effective. »»»
Russia’s MinFin to tighten budget rule as oil revenues sink
Oil and gas revenues will account for less than 20% of Russia's budget this year, Finance Minister Anton Siluanov told the Duma on February 26, as oil prices tumble and sanctions on Russia’s shadow fleet become more effective. »»»
Air Arabia rolls out daily flights on new European route from Sharjah
Dubai: Travellers from the UAE will soon have another low cost option to Europe after Air Arabia announced the launch of a new daily international route from Sharjah to Rome, strengthening connectivity and offering more affordable travel choices for residents. Sign up for our daily business newslet»»»
Al Sadd, Al Duhail set for blockbuster QSL showdown
Doha, Qatar: Al Duhail SC will host reigning champions Al Sadd SC today in a highly anticipated Qatar Stars League (QSL) clash, with both arch-rivals bracing for another chapter in one of Qatar’s fiercest football rivalries. Whenever these two heavyweights meet, form often counts for little. Their »»»
Trump halts $250M in Medicaid payments to Minnesota over alleged fraud - UPI.com
Vice President JD Vance, seen here on January 9, 2026, announced on Wednesday that the Trump administration was suspending Medicaid payments to Minnesota over alleged fraud. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Feb. 25 (UPI) -- The Trump administration announced Wednesday it is pausing mor»»»
Jordan's exports up by 9% in 2025 under 1st phase of national strategy
AMMAN — Ministry of Industry, Trade and Supply has completed its consultative sessions for the draft document for the 2nd phase of the National Export Strategy for the years 2026-2029.According to a statement issued Wednesday, the ministry held a consultative dialogue with representatives of the in»»»
Trump touts ‘golden age of America’ in longest ever State of Union speech
President Donald Trump focused on the US economy, immigration and other domestic policy issues in his 2026 State of the Union address, telling a divided Congress that he has ushered in "the golden age of America". Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger delivered the Democrat's of»»»
Four killed in firefight between Cuban coastguard and Florida-registered speedboat
A confrontation in Cuban waters left four people dead on Wednesday after soldiers opened fire on a Florida-registered speedboat that Havana says attacked first. Washington is investigating whether any victims were US citizens, as the incident threatens to deepen already strained relations between t»»»
Dubai gold eases Dh3.50 but global rally keeps buyers on edge
Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai opened lower on Thursday morning, giving residents a brief respite after a volatile February that has kept jewellery buyers and investors on edge. At 8.30 am, the 24-karat rate stood at Dh624.75 per gram, down from Dh628.25 on Wednesday. The 22-karat variety slipped to D»»»
Zelensky holds phone call with Trump ahead of US-Ukraine talks in Geneva
US President Donald Trump spoke on the phone with Ukraine leader Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday, a day before Ukraine and US envoys are set to meet in Geneva for another round of talks aimed at ending the war in Ukraine triggered by Russia’s invasion. Fresh trilateral talks with Moscow are expecte»»»
Has the British Museum really removed references to ‘Palestine’ from exhibits?
The British Museum is accused of having removed the term "Palestine" from its exhibits under pressure from a pro-Israeli group. In reality, only certain panels regarding the Antiquity period were modified. The museum says they wanted to use a term that is both more neutral and historically accurate»»»
Japan targets 2031 missile deployment near Taiwan
Japan will station surface to air missile systems on its far southwestern island of Yonaguni by March 2031, Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi confirmed from Tokyo, as frictions in the East Asian region continue to build, the BBC reports. »»»
Japan targets 2031 missile deployment near Taiwan
Japan will station surface to air missile systems on its far southwestern island of Yonaguni by March 2031, Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi confirmed from Tokyo, as frictions in the East Asian region continue to build, the BBC reports. »»»
German Chancellor faces calls for tougher China stance as he arrives in Beijing
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Beijing early on February 25 for talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, in what is his first visit to China since taking office in 2025, amid mounting pressure back home in Germany to take a harder tone towards its largest trading partner, EURACTIV»»»
Panama seizes control of strategic ports from Hong Kong’s Hutchison
Panama’s decision to assume control of the Balboa and Cristóbal container terminals marks a structural rupture in the governance of infrastructure that underpins roughly 5% of global maritime trade and about 40% of US container traffic. »»»
Japan targets 2031 missile deployment near Taiwan
Japan will station surface to air missile systems on its far southwestern island of Yonaguni by March 2031, Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi confirmed from Tokyo, as frictions in the East Asian region continue to build, the BBC reports. »»»
German Chancellor faces calls for tougher China stance as he arrives in Beijing
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Beijing early on February 25 for talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, in what is his first visit to China since taking office in 2025, amid mounting pressure back home in Germany to take a harder tone towards its largest trading partner, EURACTIV»»»
Samsung’s develops a solid-state silver-carbon battery breakthrough
Samsung’s development of a solid-state battery using silver as a core material could prove a disruptive moment for the electric vehicle industry, with potentially significant implications for global silver demand. The Sout»»»
Samsung’s develops a solid-state silver-carbon battery breakthrough
Samsung’s development of a solid-state battery using silver as a core material could prove a disruptive moment for the electric vehicle industry, with potentially significant implications for global silver demand. The Sout»»»
Loom Games claims “unicorn” crown in record time for Turkish startup
Video game developer Scopely has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Istanbul-based mobile game studio Loom Games, Scopely has informed the market. The deal valued the»»»
Loom Games claims “unicorn” crown in record time for Turkish startup
Video game developer Scopely has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Istanbul-based mobile game studio Loom Games, Scopely has informed the market. The deal valued the»»»
Panama seizes control of strategic ports from Hong Kong’s Hutchison
Panama’s decision to assume control of the Balboa and Cristóbal container terminals marks a structural rupture in the governance of infrastructure that underpins roughly 5% of global maritime trade and about 40% of US container traffic. »»»
Samsung’s develops a solid-state silver-carbon battery breakthrough
Samsung’s development of a solid-state battery using silver as a core material could prove a disruptive moment for the electric vehicle industry, with potentially significant implications for global silver demand. The Sout»»»
Loom Games claims “unicorn” crown in record time for Turkish startup
Video game developer Scopely has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Istanbul-based mobile game studio Loom Games, Scopely has informed the market. The deal valued the»»»
Loom Games claims “unicorn” crown in record time for Turkish startup
Video game developer Scopely has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Istanbul-based mobile game studio Loom Games, Scopely has informed the market. The deal valued the»»»
ERG has reportedly restarted Kazakh iron ore shipments to Russia’s MMK
A first consignment of iron ore supplies from Kazakhstan’s Sokolov-Sarbai Mining and Processing Plant, part of Eurasian Resources Group (ERG), was reportedly dispatched on February 23 to Russia’s Magnitogorsk Iron and Steel Works (MMK) following a four-year suspension on deliveries, the TradingShar»»»
US formally warned Kyiv over attacks on Russia that damage American oil majors’ interests, says ambassador
The US issued a formal warning, or demarche, to Kyiv over damage suffered by American commercial interests caused by Ukrainian attacks on Russian infrastructure used by Kazakhstan for most of its crude oil exports, according to Ukraine’s ambassador to Washington, Olha Stefanishyna. »»»
Armenia breaks ground on €42.5mn EU-backed tech education complex near Yerevan
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on February 24 attended the groundbreaking ceremony of the EU Tumo Engineering and Applied Sciences Complex (EUCC), a €42.5mn project aimed at creating a regional STEM hub near Yerevan’s Hrazdan Gorge. »»»
ASH: Hungarian elections as a read out to US midterms?
For me the two most important elections globally this year will be midterms in the US in November, and elections in Hungary on April 12. The first will likely shape the course of democracy in the US, and the latter democracy both in Hungary but perhaps wider than that, the outcome of the war in Ukr»»»
Here's where Dubai and Sharjah traffic stood still this morning
Dubai: Commuters travelling between Dubai and Sharjah endured a slow Thursday morning as accidents and peak-hour congestion backed up several key roads across both emirates. Crashes compound Emirates Road rushThe worst of the disruption centred on Emirates Road (E611), where multiple crashes near W»»»