UPI 4m

Ex-Prince Andrew arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office - UPI.com

The former Prince Andrew was being held by British police on Thursday after being arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office in connection with his relationship with the late Jeffrey Epstein. File Photo by Julien Warnand/EPA Feb. 19 (UPI) -- Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former Prince A»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 9m

Sports Minister Iliev Outlines Priorities for Ministry

Active support for Bulgarian athletes and creating better opportunities for young people in Bulgaria - these are the main priorities that Dimitar Iliev highlighted when taking over the management of the Ministry of Youth and Sports from Ivan Peshev on Thursday. "Among my main goals are providing st»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 9m

Former Finance Minister Says Rollover-Budget Balance Positive, Hands Over to Caretaker Finance Minister

Former finance minister Temenuzhka Petkova said the caretaker government was inheriting stable and sustainable public finances from the regular cabinet at a handover ceremony at the Ministry of Finance in Sofia on Thursday. Petkova added that she had briefed Caretaker Minister of Finance Georgi Kli»»»

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Sana 19m

Arab Group calls for UN steps to compel Israel to reverse West Bank annexation

New York, Feb. 19 (SANA) The Arab Group at the U.N. Security Council renewed its condemnation of Israel’s recent measures aimed at asserting control over the West Bank, expanding settlements, enabling settler violence and forcibly displacing Palestinians. The group said these unilateral actions vio»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 22m

Media Review: February 19

OVERVIEW All media report on the caretaker cabinet proposed by Prime Minister-designate Andrey Gurov to President Iliana Iotova on Wednesday. Iotova signed a decree appointing the caretaker government on Thursday morning. POLITICS In an interview with the Bulgarian National Radio (BNR), Continue th»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 22m

Caretaker Labour Minister Hasan Ademov Assumes Post from Borislav Gutsanov

Hasan Ademov took over as caretaker Minister of Labour and Social Policy from Borislav Gutsanov at a ceremony at the Ministry on Thursday. Earlier in the day, the caretaker government of Andrey Gurov was sworn in before the National Assembly. Assuming the post, Ademov said that the caretaker cabine»»»

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Gulf News 58m

UAE joins global AI push as 58 nations back cooperation roadmap

Dubai: Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, attended the opening session of the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi on behalf of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, joining global leaders in discussions focused on expanding international coopera»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

MSF Will Keep Operating in Gaza 'as Long as We Can'

The head of Doctors Without Borders in the Palestinian territories told AFP the charity would continue working in Gaza for as long as possible, following an Israeli decision to end its activities there. In early February, Israel announced it was terminating all the activities in Gaza by the medical»»»

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Egypt Independent 1h

Petroleum Ministry: EGYPS 2026 set to open March 30

The ninth edition of the Egypt International Petroleum Conference and Exhibition (EGYPS 2026) is scheduled to take place from March 30 to April 1, 2026, under the auspices of President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi. The Supreme Committee for the Egypt International Petroleum Conference and Exhibition (EGYPS»»»

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BNE 1h

Romania’s central bank tweaks inflation outlook

Romania’s central bank slightly revised its inflation forecast (chart) in the Inflation Outlook published on February 18, maintaining the overall projected trajectory while raising the year-end inflation estimate to 3.9%, from 3.7% previously. »»»

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UPI 1h

China boosts marine protection in bid to lead global ocean governance - UPI.com

A Chinese fisherman prepares to move his fishing nets onto his boat and go to sea in the East China Sea in Zhoushan, Zhejiang province, southeast China. File Photo by Wu hong/EPA Feb. 19 (UPI) -- For decades, China's maritime identity has been defined by scale: It produces and consumes the most sea»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Syrian National Sentenced to Four Years in Prison for Sexual Crime

On charges brought by the Sofia District Prosecution Office, a 37-year-old Syrian national has been imprisoned for committing acts with the aim of satisfying sexual desire without intercourse and for taking a sum of money amounting to BGN 50, the prosecution service said Thursday. On September 6, 2»»»

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Kathimerini 1h

State hospitals face disruptions from planned strikes

State hospitals face disruptions in coming weeks with staff planning strikes in March to press for salary increases, while doctors are also due to walk off the job to protest changes in their military service, unions said Thursday. The state hospital staff union said that on March 19 its members wo»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

UN Says Israeli Actions Raising 'Ethnic Cleansing' Fears in West Bank, Gaza

Israel's increased attacks and forcible transfers of Palestinians "raise concerns over ethnic cleansing" in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, the United Nations said Thursday. The UN human rights office said the cumulative impact of Israel's military conduct during the war in Gaza, plus its blockad»»»

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BNE 1h

US official confident China shook Kazakhstan with underground nuclear weapons test

China almost certainly shook neighbouring Kazakhstan with an underground nuclear weapons test, according to a senior American official. Seismic activity detected in Kazakhstan on June 22, 2020 appeared to stem from such a »»»

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BNE 1h

South Korea's impeached ex-president receives life sentence

A court in Seoul has determined that Yoon Suk Yeol's failed effort to implement martial law in 2024 while president constituted incitement of an insurrection. According to Yonhap News Agency, the ruling was issued by the Seoul Central District Court, which is the first judicial ruling in the case. »»»

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BNE 1h

US official confident China shook Kazakhstan with underground nuclear weapons test

China almost certainly shook neighbouring Kazakhstan with an underground nuclear weapons test, according to a senior American official. Seismic activity detected in Kazakhstan on June 22, 2020 appeared to stem from such a »»»

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Gulf News 1h

Applications open for 2026 Global Student Entrepreneur Awards in UAE

Dubai: The Global Student Entrepreneur Awards, known as GSEA, the world’s leading competition for university and college students who run a business while pursuing their studies, is now accepting applications for the 2026 UAE edition. Established in 1998 and run by Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO),»»»

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UPI 1h

RNC sues to block Democratic-backed Virginia redistricting referendum - UPI.com

Virginians cast their ballots at Robious Elementary School in Midlothian, VA on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. The Republican National Committee on Wednesday filed a lawsuit to block a referendum on an amendment that if approved by the state's voters would allow lawmakers to redraw Virginia's congressi»»»

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UPI 2h

Former South Korean President Yoon sentenced to life for insurrection - UPI.com

1 of 7 | Former President Yoon Suk Yeol was sentenced to life imprisonment on insurrection charges Thursday. In this September 26 photo, Yoon attends the first hearing of his second trial on martial law-related charges. File Pool Photo by Yonhap/EPA SEOUL, Feb. 19 (UPI) -- A South Korean court on T»»»

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Novinite 2h

US Tankers and Cargo Planes Spotted in Bulgaria as Tensions With Iran Intensify

A notable presence of US military aircraft has been observed at Terminal 1 of Sofia Airport in Bulgaria, according to former Deputy Foreign Minister and security analyst Milen Keremedchiev. In a post on Facebook, he reported that seven US Air Force tanker aircraft, used for aerial refueling of comb»»»

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Kathimerini 2h

Deutsche Welle to axe Greek radio service amid funding cuts

Germany’s state-funded Deutsche Welle broadcaster says it will close its decades-old Greek language radio service, admired for its independent coverage during the 1967-74 dictatorship, citing budget cuts and Greece’s status as “a stable democracy with a diverse media landscape.” The decision announ»»»

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BBC 2h

Etsy sells second-hand fashion app Depop to eBay for $1.2bn

Depop, the second-hand clothing app that has skyrocketed in popularity among Gen Z shoppers, is being sold to eBay for $1.2bn (£890m). Etsy, the online platform, is offloading Depop just five years after it bought the business - which was founded in the UK - for $1.6bn. eBay is hoping that the deal»»»

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BNE 2h

Justice minister says Turkish crime baron owner of record-breaking 10 tonnes of seized cocaine

Turkish crime baron Cetin Goren was the owner of a record European haul of almost 10 tonnes of cocaine seized last month by the Spanish police, Turkey’s newly-appointed justice minister Akin Gurlek said on February 13 in remarks made during his first televised interview as minister. »»»

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BNE 2h

Justice minister says Turkish crime baron owner of record-breaking 10 tonnes of seized cocaine

Turkish crime baron Cetin Goren was the owner of a record European haul of almost 10 tonnes of cocaine seized last month by the Spanish police, Turkey’s newly-appointed justice minister Akin Gurlek said on February 13 in remarks made during his first televised interview as minister. »»»

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Gulf News 2h

Emirates NBD rolls out branded silver bars to meet rising demand

Dubai: Emirates NBD has launched its own branded silver bars, expanding its precious metals platform as demand rises among retail and high net worth investors seeking alternatives to traditional financial assets. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The new offering adds to»»»

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Kathimerini 3h

Destroyed cookie factory owner jailed pending trial over deadly blast

The owner of the Violanta cookie factory, where five workers died in a massive gas explosion last month, has been jailed pending trial on charges including homicide with possible intent. Authorities have blamed the January 26 blast on a long-term leak of propane, used to fuel the factory’s ovens, f»»»

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UPI 3h

DOT moves to remove 550+ driving schools from federal training registry - UPI.com

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced the results of more than 1,400 on-site inspections of driving training providers, stating more than 550 must close. File Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo Feb. 19 (UPI) -- More than 550 commercial driver's license schools were cited for safety»»»

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UPI 3h

On This Day, Feb. 19: Thomas Edison patents gramophone - UPI.com

On Feb. 19, 1878, Thomas Edison patented the first gramophone. 1 of 6 | Thomas Edison poses in his laboratory in Orange, N.J., on June 16, 1888, amidst his first gramophone invention. The first gramophone was patented on February 19, 1878. UPI File Photo | License Photo Feb. 19 (UPI) -- On this dat»»»

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BNE 3h

Hungary cuts fuel supply to Ukraine, accuses Kyiv of political blackmail by delaying resumption of crude deliveries

Hungary will halt fuel supplies to Ukraine and will only resume delivery once Ukraine restarts oil transit via the Druzhba pipeline, which has been out of service since the end of January, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto announced after a cabinet meeting on February 18. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 3h

Hungary cuts fuel supply to Ukraine, accuses Kyiv of political blackmail by delaying resumption of crude deliveries

Hungary will halt fuel supplies to Ukraine and will only resume delivery once Ukraine restarts oil transit via the Druzhba pipeline, which has been out of service since the end of January, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto announced after a cabinet meeting on February 18. »»»

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BNE 3h

Hungary cuts fuel supply to Ukraine, accuses Kyiv of political blackmail by delaying resumption of crude deliveries

Hungary will halt fuel supplies to Ukraine and will only resume delivery once Ukraine restarts oil transit via the Druzhba pipeline, which has been out of service since the end of January, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto announced after a cabinet meeting on February 18. »»»

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BNE 3h

Hungary cuts fuel supply to Ukraine, accuses Kyiv of political blackmail by delaying resumption of crude deliveries

Hungary will halt fuel supplies to Ukraine and will only resume delivery once Ukraine restarts oil transit via the Druzhba pipeline, which has been out of service since the end of January, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto announced after a cabinet meeting on February 18. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 3h

Hungary cuts fuel supply to Ukraine, accuses Kyiv of political blackmail by delaying resumption of crude deliveries

Hungary will halt fuel supplies to Ukraine and will only resume delivery once Ukraine restarts oil transit via the Druzhba pipeline, which has been out of service since the end of January, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto announced after a cabinet meeting on February 18. »»»

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Gulf News 4h

NutraONE, Nutrifactor Laboratories forge strategic alliance to expand in five key international markets

Dubai: NutraONE, a nutraceutical and wellness distribution company, has announced an exclusive strategic distribution partnership with Nutrifactor Laboratories, one of the region's largest dietary supplement and nutraceutical manufacturer, to expand access to science led health and wellness supplem»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

MSDF evaluates status of civil society organisations in Qatar

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Social Development and Family (MSDF) represented by the Private Associations and Institutions Department, in collaboration with the Excellence Centre for Training and Consulting at the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies, organised a specialised panel discussion titled »»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
Libya Herald 4h

No progress in Libya’s latest political Roadmap: UNSMIL head Tetteh

In her remarks on the situation in Libya to the UN Security Council yesterday, UNSMIL head and Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya, Hanna Tetteh said ‘‘Regrettably, there has been no meaningful progress between the House of Representatives (HoR) and the High Council of State (»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Top rice cookers in the UAE to try now

Rice remains a staple in most UAE homes, making a dependable rice cooker an everyday necessity. Rice is also a popular part of iftar and suhoor meals. Whether you live alone or you're part of a large family household, modern rice cookers are designed to deliver consistent results with minimal effor»»»

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Kathimerini 5h

Taxi drivers walk off the job over green transition

Taxi drivers all over Greece are on strike again Thursday, in the latest of a string of protests over timelines for their obligatory transition to using electric vehicles. Cabbies are also angry at draft legislation that they say would increase unfair competition from other chauffeuring services, a»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Education Ministry outlines procedure for student registration and transfers in government schools

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education has issued a new circular outlining procedures for student registration and transfers in government schools for the 2026–2027 academic year, aiming to streamline processes for parents and ensure schools are fully prepared to receive studen»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Ministry of Culture to hold ‘Al Razji’ at Darb Al Saai

Doha: The Ministry of Culture is organising this year’s ‘Al Razji’ at the Darb Al Saai from February 25 to March 3. The initiative, organised during Ramadan, is aimed at reviving Qatar’s cultural heritage and celebrating its traditions through an impactful experience in a unique Ramadan atmosphere.»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
BNE 5h

US strike on Iran is all but inevitable with Trump backed into a corner

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt held a press conference on February 18 in which she indicated that a US strike on Iran is an increasing possibility.  With the Iranians threatening to put a chokehold on cr»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 5h

COMMENT: India's healthcare model evolves as private capital reshapes access

India’s healthcare sector is drawing increasing investor attention as rising incomes, urbanisation and expanding insurance coverage fuel demand for hospital services, diagnostics and specialised treatment. Private capital »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 5h

COMMENT: India's healthcare model evolves as private capital reshapes access

India’s healthcare sector is drawing increasing investor attention as rising incomes, urbanisation and expanding insurance coverage fuel demand for hospital services, diagnostics and specialised treatment. Private capital »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 5h

COMMENT: India's healthcare model evolves as private capital reshapes access

India’s healthcare sector is drawing increasing investor attention as rising incomes, urbanisation and expanding insurance coverage fuel demand for hospital services, diagnostics and specialised treatment. Private capital »»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Yansane’s extra-time goal sends Al Ahli to ACL Two quarter-finals

Doha, Qatar: Sekou Yansane’s extra-time strike sent Qatar’s Al Ahli into the quarter-finals of the AFC Champions League (ACL) Two as they edged Sepahan 1-0 in the second leg for a 3-2 aggregate victory at Al Thumama Stadium yesterday. Yansane’s decisive goal came in the 91st minute, giving coach Yo»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Alcaraz, Sinner reach quarters as Tsitsipas beats Medvedev

Doha, Qatar: Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner powered into the Qatar ExxonMobil Open quarter-finals while World No.33 Stefanos Tsitsipas knocked out former champion Daniil Medvedev in an action-packed Round of 16 in Doha yesterday. Playing in the late-night clash against Frenchman Valentin Royer at»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
Kathimerini 5h

Overnight explosion in Korydallos damages cars, apartment windows

Police on Thursday were investigating a powerful explosion that occurred overnight when unknown individuals hurled a defensive hand grenade in the street in the district of Korydallos, in Piraeus. The blast, which occurred shortly before 3 a.m. at the corner of Peloponnisou and Delfon Streets, dama»»»

ekathimerini.com
The Peninsula 5h

QF’s Ability Friendly Program expands reach, strengthens inclusive coaching

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Foundation’s Ability Friendly Program (AP) has evolved significantly since its launch, witnessing steady growth in participation and broadening its range of sports, and building a strong cohort of highly trained coaches committed to inclusive practice. What began in 2018 with»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
24 News Agency 5h

Parliament of Kyrgyzstan approves implementation of One Health program - | 24.KG

Members of Parliament of Kyrgyzstan approved the implementation of the project «On the ratification of the Financing Agreement and Grant Agreement for the Phase 1 Project for the Kyrgyz Republic under the One Health Program to Prevent Pandemics, Ensure Resilience of Food Systems, and Healthy Ecosys»»»

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