Gulf News 4m

Technical glitch triggers early Maghrib adhan, prompting iftar in Jordan

Dubai: A technical fault at a radio station responsible for broadcasting the call to prayer caused the Maghrib adhan to be announced about a minute early in the southern Jordanian district of Al Mazar, officials said on Friday. (Click here for UAE Ramadan Prayer Timings 2026) The Directorate of Awq»»»

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Gulf News 5m

Anonymous donor contributes Dh35 million to Edge of Life campaign

Dubai: An anonymous philanthropist has contributed DhD35 million in support of the Edge of Life campaign to rescue five million children from hunger. The campaign was launched in Ramadan by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, with t»»»

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Daily News Egypt 5m

US Ambassador Mike Huckabee Backs “Greater Israel” Expansion to “Whole Middle East”

Sitting across from commentator Tucker Carlson, United States Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee was presented with a map defined not by the 1967 borders, but by the ancient boundaries of the Old Testament. When asked if Israel maintains a divine right to territory stretching from the River Nile in»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 5m

Sofia City Court Chair Aleksiev Calls for Mutual Respect to Strengthen Rule of Law

Sofia City Court Chair Rusi Aleksiev said the rule of law could be strengthened and trust in the legal profession increased only through mutual respect, dialogue and standing by principles, on Saturday. He spoke to delegates at the General Assembly of Attorneys in Bulgaria, held by the Supreme Bar »»»

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The Peninsula 8m

Hamad International Airport curates a reflective Ramadan experience for travellers

Doha, Qatar: Hamad International Airport (HIA) anticipates over four million passengers from around the world in its award-winning terminal during the month of Ramadan, and it has announced a variety of unique experiences, designed to create moments of reflection and connection throughout the holy »»»

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UPI 11m

Hyundai faces pressure in Canada submarine bid - UPI.com

South Korea's first 3,600-ton-class naval submarine is unveiled during a ceremony held at the Hanwha Ocean dockyard, in Geoje, South Korea, 22 October 2025. This submarine is the first of three planned Changbogo-III Batch-II class submersibles being built under the military's KSS-III program for ad»»»

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The Peninsula 15m

Qatar National Library unveils Murshidi Schools Edition

Doha, Qatar: Qatar National Library (QNL) has launched the Murshidi Schools Edition, expanding its Murshidi mentorship program to deliver professional guidance directly to students in their schools. The inaugural pilot sessions, held on February 9 and 11, 2026, engaged 199 students from Newton Brit»»»

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Gulf News 32m

Serbia, Sweden urge citizens to quit Iran as Trump mulls strike

Belgrade: Serbia and Sweden have urged their citizens in Iran to leave the country after US President Donald Trump threatened military action over the Islamic republic's nuclear programme. The Balkan nation had already invited Serbian nationals in mid-January to leave Iran and not to travel there, »»»

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Gulf News 41m

UAE introduces unified digital system for student assignments during Ramadan

Dubai: The UAE Ministry of Education has introduced a unified system for submitting and assessing student assignments from kindergarten to Grade 12 as part of the “Ramadan with the Family” initiative to strengthen consistency, transparency and digital learning across public schools. (Click here for»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 41m

There Is Such a People Seeks Prosecutor Probe of Caretaker Interior Minister Dechev Over Petrohan Pass Resignation Claims

There Is Such a People (TISP) MPs Toshko Yordanov and Aleksandar Rashev filed a complaint with the Sofia City Prosecutor’s Office, the party’s press service said here on Saturday. Yordanov and Rashev asked prosecutors to check whether Caretaker Minister of the Interior Emil Dechev pressured Ministr»»»

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Al Manar 45m

Iran Slams Israeli Aggression on Lebanon, Demands Global Intervention

The spokesperson for Iran’s Foreign Ministry strongly condemned the Israeli regime’s recent airstrikes on Lebanon, which targeted the Bekaa region and the Palestinian refugee camp of Ein el-Hilweh in Sidon. In a statement on Saturday, Esmaeil Baghaei denounced the attacks carried out yesterday and »»»

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Gulf News 53m

Paid Dh93,000 for residency abroad, wins refund in Dubai court

Dubai: A man who paid nearly Dh93,000 in the hope of securing residency abroad has won a legal battle after a court ordered an immigration services company to return the full amount and pay additional compensation, following a failure to deliver the promised services. The Dubai Court of First Insta»»»

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BBC 1h

UK should send troops to Ukraine now, former PM Johnson tells BBC

Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson says that the UK and its allies should deploy non-combat troops to Ukraine right now, to "flip a switch" in Russian President Vladimir Putin's head. Speaking exclusively to Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg alongside the former head of the military, Adm Sir Tony Radak»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Ministry of Public Health advises diabetic patients to take necessary precautions for safe fasting

Doha, Qatar: Doctors and healthcare specialists at the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) urged diabetic patients to take necessary precautions during the holy month of Ramadan to ensure safe fasting and effectively manage their condition. Health experts emphasize that consulting healthcare providers»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Trump imposes 10% global tariff after stinging court rebuke

Washington, United States: President Donald Trump imposed Friday an additional 10 percent tariff on imports into the United States after the Supreme Court struck down many of his sweeping and often arbitrary duties, delivering a stinging rebuke on his signature economic policy. Trump signed the tar»»»

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Ya Libnan 1h

Trump pushes toward war with Iran as advisers urge focus on US voters and economy – Ya Libnan

Share: Trump’s supporters could support military action against Iran if it is decisive and limited , but prefer focus on the economy, inflation and jobs ahead of midterm election WASHINGTON- President Donald Trump has pushed the United States to the brink of war with Iran even as aides urge him to »»»

Bulgarian News Agency 1h

BSP National Council Approves 21 List Leaders for Snap Election

The Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) National Council approved 21 of the party’s list leaders for the upcoming parliamentary elections, the party press service said here Saturday. The remaining list leaders and the candidate lists will be approved at the next meeting of the BSP National Council on M»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Brazil’s Lula Says Maduro Should Face Justice in Venezuela Not Abroad - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Brazil’s Lula Says Maduro Should Face Justice in Venezuela Not Abroad 21-02-2026 14:26 PM Brazil's Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in an image fr»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Caretaker Agriculture Minister Hristanov: Attacks on Cabinet Linked to Fair Elections

In an interview with Darik Radio on Saturday, caretaker Agriculture and Food Minister Ivan Hristanov said the attacks against Stoil Tzitzelkov, who resigned on Friday as Caretaker Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Fair Elections, were an attempt by formations that do not want fair elections to»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Special licensure exams for OFWs in the Middle East, other countries slated for May 2026

Dubai: Filipino professionals in the UAE and across the Middle East will be able to take their board exams without travelling back to the Philippines. The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) has announced that the 2026 Special Professional Licensure Examinations (SPLE) for overseas Filipino wo»»»

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Libya Herald 1h

WHO confirms elimination of trachoma as a public health problem in Libya - particularly notable given years of political instability and humanitarian challenges on health services

The World Health Organization (WHO) today announced last Wednesday (18 February) that Libya has eliminated trachoma as a public health problem, which it considered a landmark victory for public health in WHO’s Eastern Mediterranean Region. This hard-won achievement protects future generations from »»»

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Libya Herald 1h

Aldabaiba refutes Italian media reports of another health setback – says he was having a routine checkup coinciding with a Milan visit

Tripoli based Libyan Prime Minister, Abd Alhamid Aldabaiba, refuted Italian media reports that he had suffered a new health setback and had flown to a Milano hospital for treatment. Refuting the allegation, Aldabaiba admitted on his social media account that he ‘‘underwent some additional medical t»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Tomb more than 1,000 years old found in Panama

Archaeologists have discovered a tomb more than a thousand years old in Panama containing human remains alongside gold and ceramic artifacts, the lead researcher told AFP on Friday. The discovery was made at the El Cano site in the Nata district about 200 kilometers (124 miles) southwest of Panama »»»

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Al Manar 2h

MP Ezzeddine: Government Tax Policy Will Fail to Address Economic Crisis in Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe MP Ezzeddine: Government Tax Policy Will Fail to Address Economic Crisis in Lebanon 21-02-2026 13:37 PM Member of Loyalty to Resistance blo»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

'Proud' Alcaraz digs deep to topple Rublev and reach Qatar final

Doha, Qatar: World no. 1 Carlos Alcaraz needed six match points before finally toppling defending champion Andrey Rublev 7-6 (7/3), 6-4 on Friday to reach the final of the Qatar Open. Playing his first tournament since completing his career Grand Slam at the Australian Open earlier in February, Alc»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Brazil, India ink critical minerals deal as leaders meet

India and Brazil agreed to boost cooperation on critical minerals and rare earths on Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said after talks in New Delhi with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. "The agreement on critical minerals and rare earths in a major step towards building resilien»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Prime Minister receives phone call from Iran's Foreign Minister

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani has received a telephone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran HE Abbas Araghchi. During the call, the two sides discussed efforts to de-escalate tensio»»»

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RT 2h

Iran to present nuclear deal draft to US in days – FM

A draft for a potential new nuclear agreement could be presented to the US by Tehran within days, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said. Araghchi made the remarks in an interview with US broadcaster MSNBC on Friday, following a second round of Oman-mediated indirect negotiations between »»»

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RT 2h

The latest Nord Stream ‘revelation’ is part of a sinister info-control strategy

Only a few will be tempted to celebrate: German magazine Spiegel – once, a very long time ago, a proud flagship of critical investigate journalism but now an often cringe-inducing, radical-Centrist government and establishment mouthpiece – has noticed the obvious fact that Germany’s American overlo»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

BSP National Council Member Gutsanov: Election Push Hinges on Next Two Plenums

BSP National Council member and BSP MP Borislav Gutsanov said on Saturday that the party’s early-election performance will largely hinge on decisions taken at this and at the next plenum, speaking ahead of a National Council meeting at BSP headquarters in Sofia. Gutsanov said unity was paramount. H»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Global AI summit calls for 'secure, trustworthy and robust AI'

New Delhi, India: Nations including the United States and China called for "secure, trustworthy and robust" artificial intelligence, in a declaration issued Saturday after a major summit in New Delhi. "Advancing secure, trustworthy and robust AI is foundational to building trust and maximising soci»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Serbia, Sweden Urge Citizens to Quit Iran as Trump Mulls Strike

Serbia and Sweden have urged their citizens in Iran to leave the country after US President Donald Trump threatened military action over the country's nuclear program. The Balkan nation had already invited Serbian nationals in mid-January to leave Iran and not to travel there, as the country's cler»»»

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TAP 2h

Tunisian green startups invited to participate in “ChangeNOW 2026” in Paris

Tunis, Feb 21 (TAP) - A call for expressions of interest has been launched by Expertise France to support the participation of Tunisian green startups and eco-entrepreneurs in the international exhibition “ChangeNOW 2026”, to be held at the Grand...»»»

24 News Agency 3h

Kyrgyzstan and North Macedonia sign Memorandum of Cultural Cooperation - | 24.KG

The Abdylas Maldybaev Kyrgyz National Academic Opera and Ballet Theater and the Estrada Multimedia Center in Prilep, North Macedonia, signed a Memorandum of Cooperation. The Ministry of Culture reported. According to the ministry, the document was signed by theater director Muratbek Begaliev and ce»»»

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24 News Agency 3h

Kyrgyzstan Taekwondo ITF Cup kicks off in Bishkek - | 24.KG

Bishkek hosts the Kyrgyzstan Cup in Taekwondo ITF on February 21–22. The National Taekwondo Federation reported. The tournament brings together the country’s strongest athletes, with guests from both neighboring countries and abroad. The competition takes place at Gym-N-Roll Sports Complex and is e»»»

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Gulf News 3h

US–Iran tension: Serbia urges citizens to leave now

Dubai: Serbia has urged its citizens in Iran to leave the country “as soon as possible”, citing a deteriorating security situation as tensions escalate between Tehran and Washington over Iran’s nuclear programme. In a statement published overnight, Serbia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs advised again»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

Former BSP Leader Stanishev Warns Party Could Miss Parliament Over Radev Project

The Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) faces a potentially existential threat of failing to enter Parliament because of its past role in government and the emergence of a new political project linked to former president Rumen Radev, ex-BSP leader Sergey Stanishev said on Saturday. Stanishev called for»»»

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24 News Agency 3h

Adylbek Kasymaliev: Our agricultural products are exported to over 80 countries - | 24.KG

Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev participated in Agrodialogue forum. The Cabinet of Ministers’ press service reported. In his speech, he noted the results achieved in agriculture, highlighting last year’s key indicators. Agricultural production volume amounted t»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

Caretaker Agriculture Minister Hristanov Says His Priority Will Be Restoring Trust in Ministry

In an interview with Darik Radio on Saturday, caretaker Agriculture and Food Minister Ivan Hristanov said he would work to restore public trust in the Ministry of Agriculture. He stressed that his main focus would be on combating corruption and increasing transparency in the work of the ministry an»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

Navy Reinforces Dive Team for Maslen Nos Wreck

The Defence Ministry said on Saturday that an additional Navy diving team and a remotely operated underwater vehicle were redeployed overnight from Varna to the Burgas Naval Base to continue the inspection of the fishing vessel sunk east of Cape Maslen Nos. In an effort to get ahead of an expected »»»

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Al Manar 3h

Hezbollah MP: Lebanese Blood Not Cheap, Condemnations Fall Short as Israeli Attacks Continue

Member of Hezbollah’s Loyalty to Resistance parliamentary bloc MP Rami Abu Hamdan said on Saturday condemnations are no longer effective regarding the Israeli attacks, stressing that the Lebanese blood “is not to be treated as cheap.” In remarks commenting on the Israeli massacre that killed at lea»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

Libya PM Undergoes 'Successful' Treatment at Heart Hospital

Libya's Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah has undergone "successful" treatment at a heart hospital, his office said Saturday, but his specific ailment was not disclosed. "I assure you that I am fine, by God's grace," said a statement posted on social media overnight. The treatment was carried out a»»»

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24 News Agency 3h

Ak-Bosogo residential area in Bishkek to have no cold water - | 24.KG

On February 24, the supply of drinking water will be temporarily suspended from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. to residential buildings, schools, kindergartens, healthcare, and other social and industrial facilities, the Bishkek City Hall reported. The affected area is Ak-Bosogo residential area. «The water outa»»»

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24 News Agency 3h

Construction site fence collapses onto private house in Kok-Zhar village - | 24.KG

A fence at a construction site collapsed onto a private house in the village of Kok-Zhar, a local resident told 24.kg news agency. He called for the developer’s license to be revoked. «I ask President Sadyr Japarov, as the guarantor of the Constitution, to stop this lawlessness. If the construction»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Multiple factors behind the rise in Japanese bond yields: QNB

Doha, Qatar: Qatar National Bank (QNB) attributed the rise in long-term Japanese government bond yields to several factors, most notably a structural shift in nominal growth driven by changes in political leadership, in addition to declining institutional demand amid regulatory changes. In its week»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Which AI tools can students use in UAE schools? Ministry names four approved platforms

Dubai: The UAE Ministry of Education has approved a list of generative artificial intelligence platforms for use in schools, setting out a formal framework aimed at promoting safe and responsible use of the technology in classrooms. The move, outlined in an annex to the ministry’s Safe and Responsi»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Hong Kong to offer buy-outs for flats damaged in deadly fire

Hong Kong: Hong Kong authorities announced on Saturday a buy-out offer for owners who lost their homes in last year's deadly housing complex fire, rather than rebuilding the charred apartment blocks as some residents had hoped for. The blaze, the world's deadliest residential building fire since 19»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

Macron Urges 'Calm' ahead of Tense Rally for Slain Far-right Activist

French President Emmanuel Macron appealed on Saturday for cooler heads to prevail ahead of a rally for a far-right activist whose killing, blamed on the hard left, has put the country on edge. Macron also said his government would hold a meeting next week to discuss "violent action groups" in the w»»»

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BBC 3h

Italian toddler dies after transplant with heart 'burned by frostbite'

A toddler in Italy who received a damaged donor heart has died, the family's lawyer has said. Two-year-old Domenico died shortly before 09:30 local time (08:30 GMT) on Saturday, Francesco Petruzzi told reporters. Monaldi Hospital, where he was being treated, said he had suffered a "sudden and irrev»»»

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Al Manar 3h

Tehran Rejects Trump’s Riot Death Toll, Demands Proof

Iran’s foreign minister has categorically dismissed US President Donald Trump’s claim that 32,000 people were killed in just two days of riots across Iran last month, urging him to prove the claim. “Fulfilling our pledge of full transparency towards our own people, Iran’s Government has already pub»»»

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