UPI 10m

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»»»

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BBC 10m

US partially evacuates Beirut embassy amid rising Iran tensions

The US government has ordered all non-essential staff to leave its embassy in the Lebanese capital of Beirut after a security review, a senior State Department official has told the BBC. The decision comes as there are heightened tensions in the region, with US President Donald Trump threatening mi»»»

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Gulf News 16m

Drunk man threatens to kill woman after dispute in Sharjah

Sharjah: A man’s long-standing habit of drinking alcohol led to threats of violence and a criminal case after he lost control of his actions while intoxicated, a Sharjah court has heard. The Sharjah Misdemeanours Court is reviewing charges against an Arab defendant accused of endangering a woman’s »»»

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UPI 22m

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»»»

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Gulf News 28m

RAK Police step up anti-begging campaign during Ramadan

Ras Al Khaimah Police have launched their annual awareness campaign, “Combat begging and help those in need,” in conjunction with the holy month of Ramadan, as part of ongoing efforts to promote community safety and social responsibility. The campaign aims to raise security awareness among individu»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Maliki Rejects Quitting Iraq PM Race upon US Pressures

Former Iraqi PM Nouri Al-Maliki affirmed he had no intention to withdraw from the bid for premiership, vowing to continue with his campaign despite US pressure and threats to cut support for Baghdad if he is elected. “I have absolutely no intention of withdrawing out of respect for my country, its »»»

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Kathimerini 1h

Police fine 1,062 bikers nationwide for not wearing helmets

Over 1,060 people on motorbikes and electric scooters were stopped and fined for not wearing crash helmets in the third week of February, police said Monday, compared to more than 1,040 a week earlier. Police said 833 of the people were driving motorcycles, 124 were driving electric scooters and 10»»»

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BBC 1h

Judge blocks release of Smith's report on Trump classified documents case

A US judge has permanently blocked the release of former Special Counsel Jack Smith's report on his probe into President Donald Trump's handling of classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago home. Judge Aileen Cannon, a Trump-appointee, granted a request from the president to keep the public from seein»»»

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Sputnik 1h

UK's Accusations Against Kremlin Serve as Diversion in Epstein Case - Russia's Zakharova

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Monday that UK elites' accusations against the Kremlin were intended to create a false "backup" trail in the case of infamous US financier Jeffrey Epstein. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova cited a report by The Times t»»»

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RT 1h

EU demands ‘full clarity’ from Trump on tariffs

The EU’s top executive body has urged US President Donald Trump not to impose new tariffs on the bloc’s goods and to clarify his position following a US Supreme Court ruling that struck down most of his earlier measures. On Friday, the Supreme Court ruled that Trump had no authority to impose tarif»»»

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Albanian Daily News 2h

Balluku Case, SPAK Says Witnesseses Were Threatened on Balluku's Behalf

Albania’s parliamentary Committee on Mandates began discused Monday a request from the Special Prosecution Office to lift the immunity of suspended official Belinda Balluku, as prosecutors presented additional alleged criminal findings against her. The session, focused on a request filed by SPAK. D»»»

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Albanian Daily News 2h

Opposition Lawmakers Urge Parliament to Approve Arrest of Deputy PM

Five opposition lawmakers on Albania’s parliamentary Committee on Immunity have formally recommended that Parliament authorize the arrest of Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku, who is under investigation in an ongoing corruption case. In their final position, the five opposition members of the c»»»

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BBC 2h

Anti-government student protests spread to more Iranian universities

A fresh wave of anti-government protests staged by students at several Iranian universities that began on Saturday has spread to more campuses, footage confirmed by BBC Verify and BBC Persian shows. They are the first large-scale demonstrations in the country since the nationwide protests in Decemb»»»

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UPI 2h

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»»»

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Naharnet 2h

Al Habtoor Group takes legal action against Lebanese authorities

Al Habtoor Group said Monday that it has appointed one of the world’s leading international law firms specializing in sovereign disputes and treaty-based investment arbitration, to take legal action against Lebanese authorities over claims of investment losses of $1.7 billion. Al Habtoor said it ha»»»

EU Observer 2h

Rights chief warns EU’s ‘safe country’ move puts asylum protections at risk

EU states on Monday (23 February) formally endorsed the use of “safe country” designations — in a move that poses serious threats to asylum, says human rights commissioner Michael O’Flaherty. The council, representing member states, formally adopted the first EU-wide list of safe countries of origi»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Risk of ‘Escalation’ if Iran Attacked, Warns Deputy Foreign Minister

Iran's deputy foreign minister Kazem Gharibabadi warned of a wider escalation if his country was attacked, after US President Donald Trump raised the threat of strikes. Trump has sent a major deployment of air and sea power to the Middle East and has threatened to strike Iran if it does not reach a»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Iranian Students Protest for Third Day as US Pressure Mounts

Iranian students ‌defied authorities with protests for a third day on Monday, weeks after security forces crushed mass unrest with thousands killed and as the United States weighs possible air strikes against the country. State media outlets reported students chanting anti-government slogans at Teh»»»

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Gulf News 2h

US orders non-essential embassy staff to leave Beirut

Dubai: The United States has instructed non-essential personnel and eligible family members to depart its embassy in Beirut, citing heightened regional tensions and concerns over the risk of military escalation with Iran. A senior State Department official said on Monday that the decision followed »»»

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UPI 2h

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»»»

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Novinite 3h

From Bulgaria to the Mediterranean: American Warplanes Mass Near Iran

A visible concentration of United States military aircraft at Sofia’s Vasil Levski Airport has sparked political debate and public speculation in Bulgaria. The buildup began in the middle of last week, when multiple large US Air Force planes were observed on the tarmac at both the civilian airport »»»

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Al Awsat 3h

State Department Orders Nonessential US Diplomats to Leave Lebanon as Tensions with Iran Soar

The United States has ordered nonessential diplomats and their family members at the US Embassy in Beirut to leave Lebanon, a State Department official said Monday, as tensions over Iran rise with the threat of a potentially imminent military strike. The official said a continuous assessment of the»»»

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UPI 3h

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»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

Human Rights Group: External and Internal Pressure Undermines Judicial Independence

There are mechanisms of pressure within the judiciary that undermine justice and the rule of law. Countering them requires institutional measures, but also support for the resilience of magistrates. These are the conclusions of a conference on the “Mechanisms of Pressure on Judges and Judicial Inde»»»

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Sputnik 3h

UK Gov't Does Not Rule Out Retaliatory Tariffs Against US – Reports

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United Kingdom does not rule out the possibility of imposing tariffs against the United States as a retaliation following the new 15% US tariffs, a spokesperson for UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's office was quoted by Sky News as saying on Monday. "Nothing is off the table,"»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

Israeli Minister Says Army will Occupy All Gaza if Hamas Does Not Disarm

Israeli far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said Monday that Palestinian Islamist group Hamas may soon be given a deadline to lay down its weapons. "We estimate that in the coming days, Hamas will be given an ultimatum to disarm and completely demilitarise Gaza," Smotrich said in an intervi»»»

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RT 3h

Afghanistan threatens retaliation over Pakistani airstrikes

Afghanistan has threatened retaliation after Pakistani airstrikes on its territory reportedly killed at least 18 people and left several others injured. The attack was carried out overnight on Saturday in the eastern provinces of Nangarhar and Paktika. According to Afghanistan’s Defense Ministry, “»»»

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RT 3h

Battles between the cartels and security officials broke out in Mexico following the killing of a drug kingpin

Battles between cartel gunmen and security forces have broken out in multiple cities across Mexico after a top drug kingpin was killed by the military. Airports were locked down and thousands of tourists confined to their hotels and resorts as gunmen ran rampage over city streets, burning cars, sho»»»

rt.com
RT 3h

French President Emmanuel Macron has asked US President Donald Trump to lift sanctions on EU officials

French President Emmanuel Macron has asked US President Donald Trump to lift the sanctions he imposed on several European officials, including former EU commissioner Thierry Breton and International Criminal Court (ICC) judge Nicolas Guillou. Breton, a French citizen who oversaw the EU’s tech regul»»»

rt.com
RT 3h

Pro-Palestinian activists have call for protests at the former Nazi concentration camp Buchenwald

Pro-Palestinian groups are planning a protest against the administration of the memorial to victims of the Nazi Buchenwald concentration camp in Germany, local media have reported. Supporters of the ‘Keffiyehs in Buchenwald’ online campaign have accused the managers of the memorial site of spreadin»»»

rt.com
Bulgarian News Agency 3h

BHK: External and Internal Pressure Undermines Judicial Independence

There are mechanisms of pressure within the judiciary that undermine justice and the rule of law. Countering them requires institutional measures, but also support for the resilience of magistrates. These are the conclusions of a conference on the “Mechanisms of Pressure on Judges and Judicial Inde»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

UK-based Persian TV Halts Live Broadcasts amid Iran Tensions

A London-based Persian language channel on Monday said it had been forced to suspend live broadcasts after UK counter-terror police alerted its landlord to a potential threat from Tehran. Manoto TV, which launched in 2010 and is an opposition channel popular with the Iranian diaspora, said the temp»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Trump threatens countries that would 'play games' with tariffs

Washington: President Donald Trump threatened nations Monday with punishing hikes on import duties if they choose to "play games" after the US Supreme Court struck down his global tariffs last week. "Any Country that wants to 'play games' with the ridiculous supreme court decision, especially those»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 4h

BHK: БХК: External and Internal Mechanism of Pressure Undermine Judicial Independence

There are mechanisms of pressure within the judiciary that undermine justice and the rule of law. Countering them requires institutional measures, but also support for the resilience of magistrates. These are the conclusions of a conference on the “Mechanisms of Pressure on Judges and Judicial Inde»»»

bta.bg
Bulgarian News Agency 4h

Bulgaria Not Asked to Provide Territory for Hypothetical Future US Operation, Defence Minister Zapryanov Clarifies

Caretaker Minister of Defense Atanas Zapryanov stated on Monday that Bulgaria has not been asked to provide territory or any military participation in a hypothetical future operation of the US armed forces against Iran. He made this statement at a briefing in the Council of Ministers in connection »»»

bta.bg
Naharnet 4h

Israeli settlers torch and deface West Bank mosque during Ramadan

Israeli settlers vandalized a mosque in the Israeli-occupied West Bank early Monday, spray-painting offensive phrases and setting a fire, according to the Palestinian Authority's Ministry of Religious Affairs. Worshippers arriving for the day's first prayers found the damage and a smoldering fire t»»»

Al Awsat 4h

Israeli Settlers Torch and Deface a West Bank Mosque during Ramadan

Israeli settlers vandalized a mosque in the Israeli-occupied West Bank early Monday, spray-painting offensive phrases and setting a fire, according to the Palestinian Authority’s Ministry of Religious Affairs. Worshippers arriving for the day's first prayers found the damage and a smoldering fire t»»»

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UPI 4h

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 »»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Jetten sworn in as youngest ever Dutch PM

The Hague: A new Dutch government took power on Monday, with 38-year-old centrist Rob Jetten sworn in as the country's youngest-ever prime minister and the first openly gay one. "Sworn in. We're going to get started. Let's get to work," Jetten posted on X, formerly Twitter, with a picture of his ca»»»

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Al Awsat 4h

Family of Tunisian Lawyer Ahmed Souab Announces His Release

The family of prominent Tunisian lawyer Ahmed Souab said the Court of Appeal decided on Monday to release him. Souab, a strong critic of President Kais Saied, had been serving a five-year prison sentence. Tunisia’s judicial counterterrorism unit issued a warrant in April 2025 ordering the imprisonm»»»

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Al Awsat 4h

US Pulling Non-essential Staff from Embassy in Beirut amid Iran Tensions

The State Department is pulling out non-essential government personnel and their eligible family members from the US embassy in Beirut, a senior State Department official said on Monday, amid growing concerns about the risk of a military conflict with Iran. "We continuously assess the security envi»»»

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Al Awsat 5h

Rubio Trip to Israel on Iran Tensions 'Subject to Change'

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio may push back a trip to Israel in which he is expected to speak to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about potential strikes on Iran, a US official said Monday. "Secretary Rubio is still planning to travel to Israel but the schedule remains subject to change," the »»»

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The Peninsula 5h

MOI advises public on preventing cooking oil fires at home

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior (MOI) has issued a public safety advisory through its official social media platforms, urging residents to take necessary precautions to prevent cooking oil fires at home. The ministry stressed that awareness of preventive measures plays an important role in en»»»

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UPI 5h

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»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 5h

Vazrazhdane Submits Documents to Initiate Local Referendum in Sredets against Establishing of Immigration Detention Centre

Vazrazhdane has submitted documents for holding a referendum at Sredets Municipality, Burgas Region against the establishing an immigration detention centre, the press centre of the political party said on Monday. At a meeting with residents, the procedure for creating an initiative committee was l»»»

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Sputnik 5h

Hungary Blocks 20th Package of Anti-Russia Sanctions, $106B Loan to Ukraine - Szijjarto

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Hungary blocked the 20th package of anti-Russia sanctions, as well as the 90 billion euro ($106 billion) loan to Ukraine, due to Kiev's shutdown of the Druzhba oil pipeline, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said on Monday. "At today's meeting, I made it clear that we do»»»

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Tanjug 5h

Pristina court re-convicts Kosovo-Metohija Serb for alleged war crime

PRISTINA - A basic court in Pristina on Monday re-convicted Kosovo-Metohija Serb Dusko Arsic to 13 years in prison for an alleged war crime against civilians during the 1999 conflict in Kosovo-Metohija. Arsic, who is from the Maticane village near Pristina, was sentenced in second-instance proceedi»»»

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TAP 5h

Ahmed Souab released (Judicial Source)

Tunis, Feb. 23 (TAP) - The Criminal Chamber of the Court of Appeal in Tunis has upheld the first instance against former lawyer and administrative judge Ahmed Souab, modifying the sentence in the first charge of “threats punishable by criminal law...»»»

EU Observer 6h

TikTok’s addictive design breaches the DSA, EU Commission finds  

The European Commission preliminarily found TikTok in violation of the Digital Services Act (DSA) on Friday (6 February), for breaching the EU’s addictive design rules. Under the DSA, online platforms have certain risk assessment and mitigation obligations. Brussels has reason to believe that TikTo»»»

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EU Observer 6h

Watchdogs say €650bn EU fund still ripe for fraud

The EU’s €650bn pandemic era fund remains wide open to fraud with weak accountability and oversight, according to financial watchdogs. “This vast sum of money offers huge potential scope for fraudulent activity,” says Katarína Kaszasová of the Luxembourg-based European Court of Auditors (ECA). Spea»»»

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