Trump's insults of Supreme Court justices 'wholly inappropriate,' says ABA - UPI.com
President Donald Trump makes disparaging remarks against the U.S Supreme Court justices during a press briefing in the James S. Brady Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, D.C., on Friday, February 20, 2026. That morning, the Supreme Court ruled the president exceeded authority when issui»»»
Blizzards blast Northeast with snow, hurricane force winds - UPI.com
A pedestrian crosses Park Avenue with its tress covered in snow as a major winter snow storm continues in New York City and across the Northeast region of the country. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Feb. 23 (UPI) -- More than 40 million people in the Northeast were under blizzard warni»»»
From code to conscience: India’s vision for responsible AI leadership
At a defining moment in human history, the world gathered at the AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi. For us in India, it was a moment of immense pride and joy to welcome Heads of State, Heads of Government, delegates and innovators from across the world. India brings scale and energy to everything »»»
Inflation risks building quietly, investors told to shift into real assets
Dubai: Investors should increase exposure to scarce assets such as real estate, infrastructure, commodities and precious metals as inflation risks build beneath a surface of strong global liquidity, according to DBS Bank Chief Investment Officer Hou Wey Fook. Sign up for our daily business newslett»»»
White House taunts Canada after hockey loss
The White House has celebrated Team USA’s gold-medal victory over Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics by sharing an image of a bald eagle mauling a goose, the birds symbolizing the two nations. Tensions between the two neighbors have been elevated due to a trade dispute and US President Donald Trump»»»
Indian expat in UAE dies hours before Ramadan reunion flight home
Dubai: An Indian expat in the UAE died on Sunday evening just hours before he was due to board a flight home, a trip he planned to reunite with his family for Ramadan and Eid after securing a new job. The deceased is Favaz Chambantagath House, an accountant from the south Indian state of Kerala, wh»»»
U.S. military kills three in strike on alleged drug trafficking boat - UPI.com
The U.S. military on Monday conducted a strike on a vessel suspected of carrying drugs on an known narco-trafficking route in the Caribbean Sea, killing three alleged narco-terrorists. Photo by U.S. Southern Command/X Feb. 23 (UPI) -- The U.S. military on Monday said it had killed three alleged nar»»»
8 ways new AI rules will change how you bank in the UAE
Dubai: Artificial intelligence already helps banks in the UAE approve loans, spot fraud and handle customer service. The Central Bank of the UAE has now issued clear rules to make sure this technology is used responsibly and protects you as a customer. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Che»»»
Britain's ex-ambassador Peter Mandelson to U.S. arrested over ties to Jeffrey Epstein - UPI.com
Former British Ambassador to the U.S. Peter Mandelson, pictured in May 2025 in the White House, was arrested Monday amid an investigation into his ties to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Feb. 23 (UPI) -- British police on Monday arrested former Amb»»»
Nick Reiner pleads not guilty to double murder charges for Rob Reiner, Michelle Reiner deaths - UPI.com
1 of 6 | Flowers and messages are lain on Rob Reiner's star, near his father Carl Reiner's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles on December 15. Fans gathered there to leave flowers and pay tribute following his tragic death alongside his wife Michele, with the Hollywood Chamber of Comm»»»
IN PHOTOS: Souq Waqif Asian Nuts & Dried Fruits Exhibition draws crowds with Ramadan offers
Doha, Qatar: The Souq Waqif Asian Nuts & Dried Fruits Exhibition 2026 continues to attract large numbers of visitors as its second edition runs at the Eastern Square, with a strong turnout seen on the third day from both residents and tourists. Running until March 1, the exhibition features more th»»»
Northern Fleet warns of missile firing into Norwegian EEZ on anniversary of Ukraine all-out invasion
The Norwegian Armed Forces are closely monitoring the situation. However, the Norwegians stress that it is Russia’s responsibility to ensure the activity is conducted safely. Russia’s Northern Fleet has notified civilian aviation authorities and maritime traffic about planned missile firing in a se»»»
CDC deputy director Ralph Abraham steps down from role - UPI.com
The CDC said Ralph Abraham was stepping away from his role as principal deputy director so he can address family obligations. File Photo by Erik S. Lesser/EPA-EFE Feb. 23 (UPI) -- Ralph Abraham, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention principal deputy director and noted vaccine skeptic, anno»»»
Nearly 300 political prisoners launch hunger strike in Venezuela - UPI.com
Families participate in a vigil outside the Rodeo I prison in Zamora, Miranda state, Venezuela, in late January, demanding the release of relatives who are political prisoners. Photo by Ronald Pena/EPA Feb. 23 (UPI) -- Nearly 300 political prisoners held at El Rodeo I prison on the outskirts of Car»»»
Dubai draws surge of Chinese emigration amid graft crackdown - UPI.com
The sun sets behind the world's tallest completed building, the Burj Khalifa (rear C), rising high in the skyline above all other buildings of Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 26 January 2021 (reissued 30 January 2021). Dubai ruler and UAE Prime Minister Al Maktoum on 30 January 2021 announced that the»»»
Four injured, one critically, in head-on Pyrgos car crash
At least four people were injured, one critically, Monday in a head-on collision between two cars at the Olympion junction in Pyrgos, western Greece. Emergency responders rushed the victims to the General Hospital of Ilia. Two passengers were in each vehicle. The crash was reported as severe, and a»»»
U.S, Canada issue travel warnings after Mexico cartel leader's killing - UPI.com
A vehicle set on fire at a shopping center by suspected members of organized crime is seen in Guadalajara, Mexico,, on Sunday after the killing of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho, leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. Photo by Francisco Guasco/EPA Feb. 23 (UPI) -- The United S»»»
EU stops parliament vote on tariff deal after Supreme Court ruling, Trump tariff announcement - UPI.com
1 of 5 | President Donald Trump speaks during a press briefing on tariffs at the White House in Washington, D.C., on Friday. The European Union's parliament postponed a vote Monday on a trade deal with the United States after Trump imposed a blanket 15% tariff Friday afternoon. Photo by Yuri Gripas»»»
Ukraine reconstruction needs over 500 billion euros: international reports
Kyiv: An updated joint Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment (RDNA5) released Monday by Kyiv, the World Bank Group, the European Commission, and the United Nations currently estimates that the total cost of reconstruction in Ukraine is almost USD 588 billion (over 500 billion Euros) over the next decad»»»
27 Mexican security personnel killed in cartel's retaliation attacks
Mexico City: Retaliation attacks from the Jalisco New Generation Cartel have left 27 security personnel dead, Mexico's Secretary of Security and Citizen Protection Omar Garcia Harfuch said Monday at a daily press conference. This is a developing story...»»»
IMPACT Developer & Contractor marks 30 years since its listing on the Bucharest Stock Exchange
Founded in 1991 through public offering, IMPACT has experienced continuous growth: from the first residential complex in Romania, a neighborhood of luxury villas started in 1995, to 13 other villa neighborhoods, then to collective housing in medium-rise buildings, and now to the construction of hig»»»
$273M in Ecuadorian exports at risk in dispute with Colombia - UPI.com
Ecuador's palm oil sector generates 110,000 jobs across 14 provinces, mainly in border areas. It exports between 6,000 and 8,000 metric tons per month to the Colombian market. Photo by Pixabay Feb. 23 (UPI) -- Nearly $273 million in annual Ecuadorian exports are at stake if a reciprocal 30% tariff »»»
UAE approves school dates for 2026-2029 across public and private sectors
The UAE’s Ministry of Education has announced the approved academic calendar for the next three school years, covering 2026-2027, 2027-2028 and 2028-2029, for both public and private schools. The move comes as part of the ministry’s efforts to strengthen stability across the country’s education sys»»»
Federal judge blocks release of Jack Smith's classified documents report - UPI.com
1 of 5 | Former Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith testifies at a House Judiciary Committee oversight hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., on January 22. A federal judge on Monday blocked Smith's report on his investigation into President Donald Trump's handling of classified doc»»»
America’s biggest warship reaches Crete en route to Middle East
The biggest US warship, the USS Gerald R Ford aircraft carrier, arrived Monday at a NATO naval base on Crete as American forces build up in the Middle East amid tension with Iran. The nuclear-powered Ford is set to join the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier and its escorts, which arrived in the »»»
Heavy traffic as Clean Monday holidaymakers return to Athens
Traffic intensified Sunday on highways leading into Athens as thousands returned from the three-day Clean Monday holiday weekend, with authorities reporting significant congestion on key routes. On the Athens-Corinth highway, delays stretched from the Isthmus of Corinth to the Elefsina toll plaza, »»»
Department of Meteorology warns of poor horizontal visibility tonight
Doha, Qatar: Weather inshore, until 6am on Tuesday, will be cold, misty to foggy at places by night, the Department of Meteorology said in its daily weather report, warning of expected poor horizontal visibility at places by night. Offshore, it will be hazy at times, the report added. Wind inshore »»»
Trial begins for Kouri Richins, Utah children's book author accused of killing husband - UPI.com
Kouri Richins, a Utah mother who authored a children's book about grief after her husband's death, is on trial for his murder on Monday. File Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI | License Photo Feb. 23 (UPI) -- Kouri Richins, a Utah mother of three who authored a children's book about grief after her husband»»»
Pre-trial hearings begin in former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte case at the ICC in The Hague - UPI.com
1 of 7 | Dahlia Cuartero, mother of a victim of an alleged extrajudicial killing during the war on drugs campaign of former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte, holds a picture of her son before watching a broadcast of an International Criminal Court proceeding from Quezon City, Manila, Philippine»»»
Northern Fleet warns of missile activity into Norwegian EEZ on anniversary of Ukraine all-out invasion
The Norwegian Armed Forces are closely monitoring the situation. However, the Norwegians stress that it is Russia’s responsibility to ensure the activity is conducted safely. Russia’s Northern Fleet has notified civilian aviation authorities and maritime traffic about planned missile firing in a se»»»
Northern Fleet Warns of Missile Activity in Norwegian EEZ on Anniversary of Ukraine Invasion
The Norwegian Armed Forces are closely monitoring the situation. However, the Norwegians stress that it is Russia’s responsibility to ensure the activity is conducted safely. The Russian Northern Fleet has informed civilian aviation and seafarers about missile firing an a part of the Barents Sea th»»»
Northern Fleet warns of missiles into Norwegian EEZ on the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine
Norwegian military monitors what's going on, but makes clear that it is for Russia to ensure that the activity is carried out in a safe manner. The Russian Northern Fleet has informed civilian aviation and seafarers about missile firing an a part of the Barents Sea that covers both sides of the Rus»»»
Two Holy Mosques Exhibition Welcomes Visitors for Founding Day Celebrations
In celebration of the Kingdom’s Founding Day, the Exhibition of the Two Holy Mosques Architecture in Makkah is welcoming visitors to explore a comprehensive historical journey. The exhibition presents the evolution of the Two Holy Mosques through rare artifacts, historical photographs, and document»»»
Mexican military kills cartel kingpin 'El Mencho' - UPI.com
1 of 2 | Firefighters and members of the Morelia police work at the scene where a vehicle is set on fire by suspected members of organized crime after the killing of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho, leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, in Morelia, Mexico, on Sunday, February »»»
India, U.S. pause trade talks following Supreme Court tariff ruling - UPI.com
India Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump speak during meeting in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 13. Photo by Francis Chung/UPI | License Photo Feb. 23 (UPI) -- A meeting on trade negotiations between the United States and India this week ha»»»
HoR report on fuel shortages concludes that fuel shortages are due to reduction in the number of fuel shipments and not a fabricated crisis
The House of Representatives’ (HoR) Fuel and Petroleum Crisis Committee issued a report yesterday on the recent fuel shortage. In its report it stated that – It had conducted a thorough review of the shipment schedule for 2025 and the beginning of 2026 and discovered that the fuel crisis was not pr»»»
Research: 96% of metal industry companies say contractors do not pay on time
Poland’s metal industry has entered 2026 facing a persistent cash flow challenge. According to a Keralla Research study for Bibby Financial Services, the median value of funds tied up in unpaid invoices stands at around PLN 100,000 per company, a level now seen as structural rather than temporary. »»»
Commercial Bank of Syria resumes operations in Idlib after decade-long hiatus
Idlib, Feb. 23 (SANA) Governor of Idlib, Mohammad Abdul Rahman, inaugurated the Idlib branch of the Commercial Bank of Syria on Monday, marking a strategic step toward strengthening the provincial banking sector and alleviating financial burdens on citizens. In a statement to SANA, Abdul Rahman emp»»»
CTP joins Romanian Pavilion at MIPIM to showcase the country’s industrial and logistics potential
CTP, Europe’s largest listed developer, owner, and operator of industrial and logistics (“I&L”) properties by gross leasable area (“GLA”), is proud to join the Romanian Pavilion at MIPIM—one of the world’s leading real estate trade fairs—to showcase the country’s attractiveness as an investment des»»»
Australia backs removal of ex-Prince Andrew from line of succession - UPI.com
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Monday became the first head of a Commonwealth realm nation to back calls to strip Andew Mountbatten-Windsor of his birthright to inherit the throne. File Photo Bianca de Marchi/EPA Feb. 23 (UPI) -- Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese wrote his B»»»
Japan media split on U.S. investment after tariff ruling - UPI.com
U.S. President Donald Trump attends a bilateral summit with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at the State Guest House in Tokyo, on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. File. Photo via Prime Minister's Office of Japan/UPI | License Photo Feb. 22 (Asia Today) -- Major Japanese newspapers welcomed a U.S. »»»
Nikoloski: 23 new flights, record passengers, over 4 million expected
Skopje, 19 February 2026 (MIA) – Since the government assumed office, 23 new direct flights have been introduced, with 3.5 million passengers served at Ohrid and Skopje airports. This year, I expect that Skopje Airport will emerge as the regional leader in growth, surpassing 4 million passengers, s»»»
ISIE announces draws for local and regional council rotation on March 1
Tunis, Feb. 23 (TAP) – The Independent High Authority for Elections (ISIE) announced on Monday that periodic draws will be held on March 1 to ensure the rotation of council members in regional councils and the alternation of presidencies in local...»»»
France to summon U.S. ambassador Kushner for comments on beating death - UPI.com
1 of 4 | President Donald Trump, alongside Ambassador to France Charles Kushner, right, watches as a U.S. flag is raised on the South Lawn at the White House in June. The French foreign minister said Sunday that he would summon Kushner for comments he made about the beating death of a far-right act»»»
Bulgaria Completes Collection of 86% of Leva as Euro Circulation Stabilizes
Bulgaria has successfully collected the majority of its national currency. Acting Finance Minister Georgi Klisurski emphasized during the regular briefing of the Coordination Center of the Euro Mechanism that the state is committed to protecting citizens throughout this transition, working closely »»»
Man held after Kozani motorist robbed of her shoes
A 26-year-old man in the northern town of Kozani has been arrested for allegedly robbing a woman of a small amount of cash, her phone and her shoes, police said Monday. A police statement said the 20-year-old woman was approached as she was unlocking her parked car early Saturday by a man who had c»»»
‘Deregulation’ tops leaders’ retreat, but critics point to investment gap and corporate lobbying
Europe’s national leaders are meeting in a medieval castle in Belgium on Thursday (12 February) to discuss how to modernise. Europe’s economic and political system is predicated on openness and rules, built over decades, that are meant to ensure companies compete on a ‘level playing field’. But wit»»»
Minister of Finance Urges Government Institutions to Apply Salary Indexation by 5%
Caretaker Minister of Finance Georgi Klisurski urged government institutions, ministries and municipalities to apply the 5% salary indexation as stipulated in the budget extension, during the regular briefing of the Coordination Centre under the Euro Mechanism in Parliament on Monday. According to »»»
Tudor says Tottenham can still beat the drop despite Arsenal loss
London: Igor Tudor believes there is still enough time for his Tottenham Hotspur side to avoid relegation from the Premier League provided they "stay humble". Spurs were overwhelmed 4-1 at home to league leaders and arch-rivals Arsenal in a lopsided north London derby, with Sunday's defeat leaving »»»
Electric vehicles account for less than 1 percent of Kyrgyzstan's vehicle fleet - | 24.KG
By the end of 2025, at least 15,278 electric vehicles were registered in Kyrgyzstan, accounting for 0.8 percent of the total number of vehicles. The Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision reported. However, according to the ministry, the dynamics of recent years have demo»»»