Iranian Students Rally for Second Day as Fears of War with US Mount
Iranian students gathered for fresh pro- and anti-government rallies Sunday commemorating those killed in recent protests, as fears loomed of renewed conflict with the United States over the country's nuclear programme. The initial demonstrations were sparked in December by economic hardship in the»»»
Somaliland Offers US Exclusive Mineral Access, Military Bases Following Israeli Recognition
Somaliland has offered the United States special privileges, including exclusive access to strategic minerals and the establishment of military bases, as it seeks broader international recognition after the Israeli occupation entity formally recognized its independence late last year. In remarks to»»»
Muslim countries condemned US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee over his remarks about “biblical rights”
Arab and Muslim-majority countries have condemned US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee for arguing that Israel has a biblical right to much of the Middle East. In an interview with Tucker Carlson released on Friday, Huckabee, a Baptist minister and self-described Christian Zionist, said it “would »»»
US President Donald Trump said he would increase the global import tariff to 15%
US President Donald Trump has announced an increase in his new global import tariff from 10% to 15%. The move came a day after the US Supreme Court struck down most of the tariffs he had imposed earlier. On Friday, America’s highest court ruled that the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers »»»
Dubai Police foil car theft in minutes
Dubai Police said they arrested a man within minutes after he allegedly posed as a beggar, exploited a motorist’s sympathy and stole his car. Brigadier Ali Al Shamsi, Director of the Suspicious Persons and Criminal Phenomena Department, said the suspect approached a man driving a luxury vehicle, cl»»»
Palestinian Foreign Ministry Condemns US Ambassador to Israel’s Statements
The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates condemned statements by the US ambassador to Israel, in which he claimed that Israel has the right to exercise control over the entire Middle East. The ministry emphasized that these provocative statements constitute a blatant call for agg»»»
Arab, Muslim countries slam US ambassador's remarks on Israel's right to Mideast land
Arab and Islamic countries issued a joint condemnation of remarks by U.S. ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee, who suggested Israel had a biblical right to a vast swath of the Middle East. Huckabee, a former Baptist minister and a fervent Israel supporter, was speaking on the podcast of far-right co»»»
Potential US action against Iran: What does the ‘Khamenei option’ mean?
Dubai: President Donald Trump was presented with military options that include a scenario to kill Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his son Mojtaba, according to a report by Axios, as Washington’s standoff with Tehran intensifies alongside ongoing nuclear diplomacy. Citing US officia»»»
Oversharing online? 40% in the UAE fell victim to privacy breaches
The UAE Cyber Security Council has revealed that nearly 40 per cent of social media users in the United Arab Emirates have experienced privacy breaches after sharing personal details online. The Council warned that irresponsible posting increases the risk of theft, digital identity fraud and other »»»
Hezbollah vows resistance after deadly Israeli strike
Hezbollah warned that it would have no choice but to fight on after an Israeli strike on targets in Lebanon killed eight of its operatives. Lebanon's government has vowed to disarm Hezbollah, but Israel insists it retains the right to defend itself by striking the Iran-backed militant group. On Fri»»»
Russia Sees UK Trace in Attempted Assassination of Lt. Gen. Alexeyev - FSB Chief
PETROPAVLOVSK-KAMCHATSKY, Russia (Sputnik) - The United Kingdom is suspected to be behind the Ukrainian special services' attempt on the life of Russian Lt. Gen. Vladimir Alexeyev, Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) Director Alexander Bortnikov said. A lot has been done recently to investigate »»»
Israeli Occupation Forces Kill Palestinian Teen in Nablus Amid West Bank Arrest Campaign
A Palestinian youth, Mohammad Hannini, was fatally shot, and a 16-year-old was injured as Israeli occupation forces unleashed a violent crackdown in Beit Furiq, east of Nablus, part of a broader wave of raids and arrests across the occupied West Bank. Fatal Shooting and InjuriesThe Palestinian Red »»»
Israel Carries Out More Strikes in Lebanon amid Lack of Int’l Assurances on Wider Regional Escalation
Lebanese officials say the country has yet to obtain firm or decisive Western guarantees that it will be spared from a larger confrontation in the region as speculation grows over a potential US strike on Iran. Chief concerns center on whether Hezbollah would be targeted as part of any large-scale »»»
Tripoli Criminal Court convicts five Waha bank employees for LD 131 million corruption
The Attorney General’s Office reported last Tuesday (17 February) that the Tripoli Criminal Court convicted five Waha Bank employees for LD 131 millioncorruption. The Public Prosecutor’s Office accused eight employees of Al-Waha Bank of carrying out banking transactions that resulted in damage to p»»»
Man arrested after shotgun attack injures four teens in Aigio
A 46-year-old man was arrested Saturday in Aigio, in the Pelopnnese, on suspicion of opening fire on four teenagers with a shotgun late Friday, injuring them. The victims, a 15-year-old boy and three 16-year-olds, were shot in the legs and back while walking along Filopimenos Street, authorities sa»»»
Supreme Court’s Tariff Ruling Could Cost US Hundreds of Billions of Dollars in Duty Refunds - Expert
The top court’s ruling that tariffs are ‘illegal’ “means that US importers will be refunded significant amounts of money,” up to “a few hundred billion” dollars, independent economist Alasdair Macleod told Sputnik. “Certainly import businesses in the United States will be repaid. I would guess that»»»
Afghanistan Vows Measured Response to Pakistan's Airstrikes - Defense Ministry
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Afghanistan will deliver a measured and appropriate response at the right moment to Pakistan's act of aggression, which killed dozens of Afghan civilians, the Afghan Defense Ministry said on Sunday. Earlier in the day, Afghan government spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said that Paki»»»
Why US envoy’s remarks sparked backlash across the Arab world
Dubai: More than a dozen Arab and Islamic countries, joined by three major regional organisations, have issued a joint condemnation of remarks attributed to the United States Ambassador to Israel, warning that the comments risk inflaming regional tensions and undermining international law. In a joi»»»
DAMAC pledges Dh100m to UAE’s Edge of Life campaign to combat child hunger
Dubai: In the presence of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, the Hussain Sajwani — DAMAC Foundation has pledged Dh100 million in support of the Edge of Lif»»»
Iran condemns US amb. to the Israeli occupation remarks
TEHRAN, Feb 22 (KUNA) -- Iran on Sunday condemned remarks by the US ambassador to the Israeli occupation, Mike Huckabee, which included acceptance of the occupation's control over lands belonging to Arab countries, including the occupied West Bank.Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei w»»»
Promised Stability, Delivered Chaos: The 399-Day "Zhelyazkov" Cabinet That Governed in Someone Else's Shadow
It was supposed to last four years. It lasted just 399 days - 70 of them spent in caretaker status after the prime minister's own resignation. The cabinet of Rosen Zhelyazkov, Bulgaria's 105th government, came to power on January 16, 2025 promising stability after years of political paralysis, only»»»
Scottish Antiques Auction Selling Neck Shackles Accused of ‘Profiting from Slavery’
An antiques auction selling chains linked to the enslavement of African people in Zanzibar has been accused of “profiting from slavery,” according to The Guardian. The shackles, dated to 1780 and valued at about £1,000, are among objects listed in the auction, called “Challenging History.” The auct»»»
S. Korea, US postpone announcement of date for annual military drills
Seoul, South Korea: The South Korean and US militaries have decided to postpone announcing a date for the allies' major springtime exercise for this year due to differences over the scale of on-field drills, sources said Sunday. The two countries had planned to make the announcement in a joint pres»»»
IMF Acknowledges Economic Turnaround in Pakistan
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has acknowledged a marked improvement in Pakistan's economic outlook, stating that policy efforts under its Extended Fund Facility (EFF) have helped stabilize the economy, contain inflation and rebuild confidence, as the country prepares for a fresh round of re»»»
Could this be wreckage from a 214-year-old maritime disaster?
In December 1811, a Royal Navy frigate sank off the coast of County Donegal, and the mystery surrounding the final resting place of part of the wreck may now finally have been solved. Recent sand displacement caused by high winds at Ballymastocker Bay in Lough Swilly has revealed what some believe »»»
Slow Pace of Iran–US Talks Doesn’t Exclude Military Scenario – Expert
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian earlier reaffirmed commitment to national resilience, pledging that his country will not yield to external pressure amid nuclear negotiations with the US. “The region today is on the verge of an explosion rather than tensions. Every round of negotiations that yie»»»
Property seller refuses to vacate villa, Dubai Court orders immediate handover
Dubai: A property seller has been ordered to hand over a residential villa to two buyers after failing to vacate the property despite receiving full payment and formally transferring ownership. The Dubai Real Estate Court ruled that the seller must deliver the villa free of occupants and encumbranc»»»
Child safety alert: Leaning out of vehicles puts kids at risk
Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority (ECA) has warned parents about growing safety risks for children in vehicles, as cooler weather and open car windows encourage some children to lean or extend their bodies outside, exposing them to serious injury. The authority said the behaviour, »»»
Al Duhail, Al Arabi play out 1-1 draw in QSL
Doha, Qatar: Al Duhail and Al Arabi played out a 1-1 draw in their Qatar Stars League (QSL) clash at Abdullah Bin Khalifa Stadium yesterday. The result left sixth-placed Al Arabi on 24 points, while Al Duhail, in eighth, moved to 21 points. Al Arabi took the lead in the 23rd minute when Karl Toko E»»»
Dominant Alcaraz lifts Qatar Open title
Doha, Qatar: Spanish maestro Carlos Alcaraz made winning an ATP 500 title look effortless yesterday as he defeated Arthur Fils 6-2, 6-2 to capture the Qatar ExxonMobil Open crown with a commanding display in Doha. At a packed Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex, the world No. 1 brushed »»»
Suspicious Persons Unit seizes Dh20,000 from beggar in Dubai
Dubai: Dubai Police have arrested a beggar found in possession of Dh20,000 in cash during a targeted crackdown on illicit solicitation in the emirate. Officers from the Suspicious Persons and Criminal Phenomena Department apprehended the individual in a public car park as part of the ongoing ‘Comba»»»
Sitting on vehicle roofs while moving violates traffic rules
Doha, Qatar: The General Directorate of Traffic at the Ministry of Interior has issued a public advisory warning against the dangerous practice of sitting on vehicle roofs or leaning out of windows while a vehicle is in motion, stressing that such behaviour constitutes a traffic violation and poses»»»
Untreated allergies can escalate into serious health problems: Expert
Doha, Qatar: Ignoring allergy symptoms may seem harmless at first, but untreated allergies can quietly escalate into serious health problems, from chronic sinus infections and worsening asthma to life-threatening reactions in severe cases. “Untreated allergies can lead to life-threatening condition»»»
Children reportedly killed as Pakistan targets militants across Afghan border
Bihsud, Afghanistan: Pakistan said Sunday it launched multiple air strikes targeting militants in neighbouring Afghanistan, where the government reported children were among dozens of people killed and wounded. The overnight attacks were the most extensive since border clashes in October killed mor»»»
Trump Says Sending Hospital Boat to Greenland
US President Donald Trump said Saturday he was sending a hospital boat to Greenland, an autonomous Danish territory that he has long coveted and threatened to seize by force. Trump's rhetoric has ratcheted up tensions between the United States and Denmark, while putting the global spotlight on the »»»
Gaza in ruin: lost deeds muddle proof of ownership
In Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza, homes did more than burn. Some were shattered, others were levelled entirely, leaving no discernible trace of their former existence. Yet the ruin inflicted upon Gaza goes beyond the destruction of bricks and mortar. It swept away small leather satchels and plasti»»»
Islamic, Arab countries warns against inflammatory talk on Israeli control
Abu Dhabi: The Ministries of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Republic of Türkiye, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the State of Qatar, the State of Kuwait, the Sult»»»
Orbán: Ukraine wants chaos, but Hungary cannot be blackmailed
Ukraine seeks to create chaos, but Hungary cannot be blackmailed, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said earlier today at an anti-war rally in Békéscsaba, warning that “whoever bites us will break their teeth.” Speaking on the first day of the official campaign period for the April 12 parliamentary elect»»»
Clashes erupt in Albania between police and protesters
Albanian police fired tear gas and water cannon at protesters in Tirana on February 20 as opposition supporters clashed with security forces during a rally demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama. The protest »»»
Venezuela frees 379 political prisoners after amnesty law approval
Venezuela granted amnesty to 379 political prisoners, a lawmaker said Friday, a day after the National Assembly unanimously approved a long-awaited amnesty law to free hundreds of people imprisoned before the US toppling of former leader Nicolas Maduro. Venezuelan authorities have granted»»»
Giant tortoises make a comeback on Galapagos island
More than 150 giant tortoises have been reintroduced to Floreana Island in Ecuador's famed Galapagos archipelago where they disappeared more than a century ago, the environment ministry said Friday. Floreana was once home to some 20,000 giant tortoises, but whaling, a devastating fire, and re»»»
Iran says will not 'bow' to pressure amid US nuclear talks as anti-govt protests reported in Tehran
President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Saturday that Iran "will not bow" to pressure from world powers amid nuclear talks with the US. Meanwhile, Iranian students chanted anti-government slogans at rallies for the thousands killed during last month's demonstrations, local and diaspora media repor»»»
How the death of far-right activist Quentin Deranque became France’s ‘Charlie Kirk moment’
The fatal beating of far-right activist Quentin Deranque in the final moments of a street brawl between ultranationalist and anti-fascist militants in Lyon has become a rallying cry for right-wing forces in France and beyond. If police predictions come true, France’s third-largest city of Lyo»»»
Paris Agriculture Fair opens without cows for first time due to lumpy skin disease fears
French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday inaugurated the annual Paris Agriculture Fair without cattle for the first time ever after an outbreak of lumpy skin disease. France's two main farmer unions also boycotted the traditional meeting with the president in a bid to highlight the difficulties»»»
Thousands rally in Lyon for slain far-right activist Quentin Deranque; Nazi salutes reported
At least 3,200 people marched in the southeastern city of Lyon on Saturday under heavy security in tribute to 23-year-old far-right activist Quentin Deranque, whose killing is blamed on the hard left. More arrests are possible as police investigate suspects behind Nazi salutes, racist slu»»»
The Observers - How Russian drones are terrorising civilians in Ukraine
Four years after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, drones have transformed the battlefield. But they have also brought the war to Ukrainians’ doorstep. Small drones known as FPVs and long-range Shahed drones are terrorising Ukrainian civilians. In a special report in collaboration with RFI U»»»
Trump puts Greenland back in spotlight with hospital ship announcement
US President Donald Trump said Saturday he was sending a hospital boat to Greenland, an autonomous Danish territory that he has long coveted and threatened to seize by force. Trump's rhetoric has ratcheted up tensions between the United States and Denmark, while putting the global spotlight on the »»»
Ukrainian Official to Asharq Al-Awsat: Russia’s Demands to Annex Territory are a Red Line
A senior Ukrainian official said Kyiv is concentrating its negotiating efforts with Russia on achieving an unconditional ceasefire, while stressing the need for full international security guarantees to ensure that any future attack on Ukraine does not recur. He underscored that Russia’s demands to»»»
Islamic, Arab countries warns against inflammatory talk on Israeli control
Abu Dhabi: The Ministries of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Republic of Türkiye, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the State of Qatar, the State of Kuwait, the Sult»»»
US withdraws hundreds of troops from Qatar and Bahrain as Iran tensions rise
Dubai: The United States has evacuated hundreds of troops from key bases in Qatar and Bahrain in what is described as a precautionary move as tensions with Iran continue to escalate, according to a report by The New York Times. The withdrawal, which involved personnel stationed at Al Udeid Air Base»»»