Why Trump means the Cuban Revolution faces its biggest threat yet
A sizeable exhibit in the Museum of the Revolution in Havana is dedicated to conditions in Cuba before the revolution took power in 1959. Inside the ornate former presidential palace, photographs and oral testimony detail the grinding poverty and ingrained corruption of the dictatorship of Cuba's t»»»
Global cocaine market expands, U.N. report says - UPI.com
Members of the National Institute of Forensic Sciences organize packages of confiscated cocaine in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, on February 26 before incinerating 5,038 pounds of the drug after seizures made under the U.S.-led Operation Southern Spear, an international initiative to combat dr»»»
UK withdraws Tehran embassy staff as concern grows over threat of US strikes
The UK has temporarily withdrawn staff from its embassy in Tehran, as the threat of US strikes against Iran prompts warnings from a number of countries to their citizens in the Middle East. The UK Foreign Office said it was a "precautionary measure" and that its embassy in Iran's capital continued »»»
UEFA Champions League Round of 16 showdown: Real Madrid vs Manchester City, PSG to battle Chelsea
Nyon: The draw for the Round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League was held on Friday at the UEFA headquarters in the Swiss city of Nyon, producing several high-profile matchups among Europe's elite clubs in a stage expected to witness open tactical and physical battles. The draw pitted defending cham»»»
Rubio Plans to Visit Israel Next Week as US-Iran Tensions Remain High After Latest Talks
Secretary of State Marco Rubio will make a quick trip to Israel early next week, the State Department said, as tensions between the United States and Iran remain high after their latest nuclear talks and American forces gather in the region. The US Embassy in Israel had earlier urged staff who want»»»
Macron to Set Out How France’s Nuclear Arms Could Protect Europe
French President Emmanual Macron is Monday to reveal his vision for how France's nuclear arsenal could bolster defense in Europe, with the continent scrambling to re-arm against an aggressive Russia and as Washington turns away. The speech by Macron, at France's Ile Longue nuclear submarine base, w»»»
US Senator Reed Warns Iran Conflict Would Strain US Ammo Stocks, Affect Response Ability
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US Senate Armed Services Committee's leading Democrat Jack Reed on Friday warned that US involvement in a military conflict with Iran would have a "significant and deleterious" impact on ammunition stockpiles and Washington's ability to respond elsewhere. "I was very impr»»»
Rise in Water Prices, Electricity Bills - Purposefully Delayed or Gradually Introduced?
While the relevant institutions are investigating complaints and reports from consumers in the country that they have received very high electricity bills for December and January, water and sewerage companies have announced that the change in their service prices will take effect on March 1. The d»»»
FBI fires agents linked to Trump classified documents case
At least ten FBI agents linked to the 2022 investigation into US President Donald Trump’s alleged mishandling of classified documents and the search of his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida were dismissed on Wednesday, according to multiple media reports. The firings came after FBI Director Kash Patel s»»»
The presidential curse: South Korean leaders tend to get bad lots
“Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived,” goes the rhyme that the English use to memorize the mostly woeful fates of King Henry VIII’s six wives. South Koreans could use one for their leaders. Last week, former President Yoon Suk-yeol, impeached for staging a failed coup in 2024, wa»»»
Two high-ranking police officers detained in Bishkek - | 24.KG
The State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic reported the detention of two officials from the Department of Internal Affairs of Pervomaisky district in Bishkek suspected of extorting a large amount of money. According to the security services, the deputy head of the Department o»»»
Varna's Presumed Key Fentanyl Dealer Is Arrested
In a special operation against drug trafficking in Varna, on February 25, officers from the General Directorate for Combating Organized Crime (GDBOP) in the city detained 11 people for 24 hours, the directorate announced on Friday. Among those taken into custody was the area’s primary supplier of f»»»
What's Behind the Latest Fighting between Afghanistan and Pakistan?
Pakistan carried out air strikes on Afghanistan's major cities overnight, officials in Islamabad and Kabul said on Friday, escalating months of border clashes between the Islamic neighbors. The air and ground strikes, which hit Taliban military posts, headquarters and ammunition depots in multiple»»»
Simeonovgrad Municipal Council Adopts Declaration Against Construction of Refugee Centre
The Simeonovgrad Municipal Council Friday adopted a declaration against the construction of a closed-type refugee centre in the southern town. The vote was 10-1, with 2 abstentions. The procedure follows a central government decision of February 17, according to which the State Agency for Refugees »»»
Israel Follows Iran Negotiations amid its Broadest Escalation in Eastern Lebanon
The intense Israeli airstrikes that targeted the Bekaa in eastern Lebanon on Thursday evening marked the broadest aerial escalation against the Bekaa since the ceasefire agreement entered into force. This came a week after the killing of eight members of Hezbollah, including a commander, whom Israe»»»
Vance Says 'No Chance' US Will Get Involved in Years-Long War in Middle East Over Iran
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Vice President JD Vance has ruled out that the United States will become entangled in a years-long armed conflict in the Middle East if President Donald Trump opts for strikes on Iran. "The idea that we’re going to be in a Middle Eastern war for years with no end in sight — t»»»
Economic and Political Power Shifting From West to East - Pakistani Senator
The Moscow-Islamabad Media Forum featured senior Pakistani politicians, the country's ambassador to Russia, and defense experts, all of whom stressed that the relationship between the two countries is entering a new, multidimensional phase against the backdrop of a rapidly changing global order. "P»»»
Corruption in SCNS: Five people detained, six employees fired - | 24.KG
The Military Prosecutor’s Office of the Kyrgyz Republic has opened a criminal case under the article «Corruption» against Lieutenant Colonel Eldar Zhakypbekov, former head of the State Committee for National Security’s Main Department for Bishkek. The State Committee’s press center reported. He is »»»
Saudi, Qatar attempting to de-escalate Afghanistan-Pakistan conflict
Saudi Arabia and Qatar are engaged in efforts to halt deadly fighting between Pakistan and Afghanistan, a source with knowledge of the talks told AFP on Friday. The diplomatic drive comes as fears of a spiraling conflict grew after Pakistan bombed major cities in Afghanistan, declaring that they we»»»
Ras Al Khaimah Police arrest 19 beggars; one made Dh11,000 in a day
Ras Al Khaimah: Ras Al Khaimah Police have arrested 19 beggars of different nationalities since the start of Ramadan as part of an ongoing awareness and enforcement campaign aimed at curbing begging and protecting charitable donations. Police said one of those arrested was found carrying Dh11,000, »»»
Oil Prices Rise 3% as US and Iran Extend Talks into Next Week
Oil prices rose around 3% on Friday as traders remained on alert for potential supply disruptions after the United States and Iran extended nuclear talks. Brent crude futures advanced by $2.01, or 2.8%, to $72.76 a barrel by 1310 GMT while US West Texas Intermediate crude was up $2.11, or 3.2%, at »»»
Mysterious ‘Boogeyman Nebula’ photographed from Abu Dhabi skies in major astronomy milestone
Abu Dhabi: A mysterious cosmic cloud known as the “Boogeyman Nebula” has been captured from the skies of the UAE after a month-long effort by astronomers working in the Abu Dhabi desert. Al Khatm Astronomical Observatory, located in the Abu Dhabi desert, successfully photographed the dark nebula LD»»»
Hebrew Media Reports Surge in Iranian Cyberattacks against ‘Israel’ - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hebrew Media Reports Surge in Iranian Cyberattacks against ‘Israel’ 27-02-2026 15:35 PM Illustrative image signalling a cyber attack by an »»»
Egyptian FM discusses Geneva talks with Iranian counterpart, IAEA Director
Cairo: Egyptian Foreign Minister, Badr Abdel Aatty held separate calls with Iranian Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi and Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), to discuss the latest round of US-Iran negotiations in Geneva. According to Egypt's Foreign Mini»»»
West's Scheming in Ukraine Risks Causing Nuclear War - Expert
Ukraine currently has the resources and capability to produce a so-called ‘dirty bomb,’ Boris Rozhin of the Center for Military-Political Journalism tells Sputnik. Ukraine, Rozhin explains, has:Several operational nuclear power plants that generate nuclear wastePersonnel previously involved in the »»»
Kerala High Court clears way for ‘The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond’ release
In a dramatic reversal within 24 hours, the Kerala High Court has allowed the release of the film The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond, lifting an interim stay that had put its debut on hold. A Division Bench comprising Justices Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and PV Balakrishnan set aside an earlier order»»»
China lifts 100 pct tariffs on some Canadian imports to support trade ties
BEIJING, Feb 27 (KUNA) -- China announced the cancellation of 100 percent tariffs it had imposed on certain Canadian imports since March 2025, in a move aimed at promoting the sound, stable and sustainable development of bilateral economic and trade relations.In a statement on Friday, the Chinese M»»»
Caretaker PM Says Cabinet's Main Task Is to Ensure Fair Elections
Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov Friday said that the main goal of the caretaker Cabinet is to ensure fair elections. He noted that this requires working with regional governors who were not involved in organizing "the unfairest elections in Bulgaria's recent history" as well as having "an Int»»»
IACE warns against shrinkflation in Tunisia since start of Ramadan
Tunis, Feb. 27 (TAP) – The Arab Institute of Business Leaders (IACE) has warned against "shrinkflation" (product downsizing) observed since the beginning of the month of Ramadan. This is a commercial practice of reducing the volume, size or weight...»»»
Peace in Ukraine Would Spell Defeat and Political Suicide for EU & Zelensky - Expert
Volodymyr Zelensky’s numerous — and often contradictory — statements on a peaceful resolution to the Ukrainian crisis are a deliberate ploy to stretch out the conflict in order to assure his political and physical survival, according to Boris Rozhin, a military expert at the Center for Military-Pol»»»
Garangao 2026: Venues to celebrate at
Doha, Qatar: Garangao is a cherished tradition celebrated across the Gulf region. In Qatar, it marks the midway point of the holy month of Ramadan. The day serves as a celebration and encouragement for children, rewarding them for fasting for half of the holy month of Ramadan. Dressed in vibrant tr»»»
Pakistan-Afghanistan fighting: What we know so far
Islamabad: Pakistan launched air strikes on cities in neighbouring Afghanistan on Friday, in a major escalation after months of attacks and cross-border strikes along their porous frontier. He is what we know about the fighting, which has raised fears of a wider conflict between the two neighbours.»»»
Trump’s Iran Missile Warning Contradicted by US Intelligence
Three sources familiar with US intelligence reports have revealed that available data does not support President Donald Trump’s claims that Iran is close to developing a missile capable of striking US territory. The sources consider the assertion exaggerated, raising questions about one of the pote»»»
Report: Embassies warn Lebanese leaders against any intervention in Iran war
Embassies concerned with the Lebanese file have delivered warning messages to President Joseph Aoun, Speaker Nabih Berri and PM Nawaf Salam, cautioning them that “any intervention from Lebanon in the war with Israel will lead to a harsh new war,” diplomatic sources told Al-Jadeed TV. “The Israeli w»»»
Germany’s AfD scores point against federal agency targeting it for ‘extremism’
A court ruling on Thursday suspending the designation of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party as a “confirmed right-wing extremist” organization represents a success for democracy and the rule of law, the party’s leader has said. The domestic security agency BfV slapped the top opposition party »»»
American sympathy shifts toward Palestinians after decades of strong support for Israel
American sympathies in the Middle East have shifted dramatically toward the Palestinians, according to new Gallup polling, after decades of overwhelming support for the Israelis. That shift accelerated during the war in Gaza. Three years ago, 54% of Americans sympathized more with the Israelis, com»»»
Egypt urges diplomatic settlement in US-Iran talks, warns against military escalation
CAIRO, Feb 27 (KUNA) -- Egypt underscored the importance of resolving all outstanding disputes and concerns in the ongoing negotiations between the US and Iran, stressing the need to reach compromise solutions away from military options.In a press statement on Friday, the Egyptian Ministry of Forei»»»
Bulgaria: Agriculture Minister Flags Possible National Security Threat to PM
Bulgaria's Caretaker Agriculture and Food Minister Ivan Hristanov reported on Friday that his office received a tip on Thursday that may involve national security concerns. He confirmed that Prime Minister Andrey Gurov has been informed but refrained from providing further details about the nature »»»
IMF Approves $8.1 Billion Loan for Ukraine, with $1.5 Billion to Go Immediately
The International Monetary Fund's executive board on Thursday approved an $8.1 billion, four-year loan for Ukraine, with $1.5 billion to be disbursed immediately to help keep the government running as its war against Russia's invasion drags into a fifth year. The IMF said the new Extended Fund Faci»»»
Tripoli Chamber of Commerce meeting makes five demands to decision-makers to alleviate economic crisis – threatens peaceful demonstrations and sit-ins
An expanded meeting was held yesterday at the Tripoli Chamber of Commerce’s Tripoli headquarters to discuss the repercussions of monetary policies and the recent economic changes in the country. The meeting included several chamber members, representatives from Zawia Chamber of Commerce, the Libyan»»»
South Korea finally agrees to share data with Google Maps
Seoul: Google Maps could soon work properly in South Korea after Seoul agreed Friday to share data with the popular app, but restrictions will stop sensitive military sites being revealed. South Korea sits alongside the likes of China and Russia as one of the few places in the world where Google Ma»»»
Media Review: February 27
POLITICS The April 19 parliamentary elections and the appointments of caretaker ministers and regional governors are given prominence in the news media on Friday. On bTV, sociologists Boryana Dimitrova from Alpha Research and Parvan Simeonov from the Myara polling agency noted that the election cam»»»
Dinar-to-euro exchange rate at RSD 117.4013
BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.4013 dinars for one euro on Friday, which is a slight change relative to Thursday, the National Bank of Serbia said. The dinar is nearly steady against the euro m-o-m, down by 0.2 pct y-o-y and down by 0.1 pct rela»»»
PM says 'Gaza adventure' did not support Gaza, Lebanon 'can do without' Iran support
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, who had visited earlier this month several war-hit southern cities and towns, said that the state has returned to south Lebanon "to stay". He vowed, in a televised interview Thursday, to visit the south again and to secure all means of subsistence for its residents. Sala»»»
Far-right prejudice now ‘normalised’ across Europe, warns EU anti-racism chief
Racism across Europe is not only about speeches by extremists or headline-grabbing scandals — but also what is repeated and normalised in political discourse and down into everyday life, warns Michaela Moua, the European Commission’s anti-racism coordinator. For nearly five years, Moua, a Finnish f»»»
Simple blood tests can predict Alzheimer's onset, researchers say - UPI.com
Alzheimer's disease researchers say they have developed a way to predict when a unimpaired person may develop dementia symptoms within three to four years through a single blood test. File Photo by EPA ST. PAUL, Minin., Feb. 27 (UPI) -- A team of U.S.-based scientists say they have developed a mode»»»
Iranian Agents Obstructed Care at Hospitals Packed with Wounded Protesters
As wounded anti-government protesters poured into an Iranian hospital during last month’s crackdown, a young doctor hurried to the emergency room to help treat a man in his 40s who had been shot in the head at close range. When the doctor and others tried to resuscitate the man, a group of armed, p»»»
Russia Takes Liberate Krasnoznamenka Settlement in Dnepropetrovsk Region
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces have taken control of the Krasnoznamenka settlement in the Dnepropetrovsk region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Friday. "Units of the Tsentr [Center] group of forces took more advantageous positions, liberated the settlement of Krasnoznamenka, the »»»
Venezuela's interim leader urges Trump to lift sanctions after Maduro's ouster
Venezuela’s interim leader on Thursday urged US President Donald Trump to lift punitive sanctions and a US oil blockade, calling the nations “friends”, after Washington’s capture and ouster of Nicolas Maduro. Trump ordered the blockade in December, and US forces seized Maduro and his wife, flying t»»»
Dubai Police crackdown on unsafe motorbike riding by teenagers after iftar
Dubai Police have cautioned against a rising trend of teenagers riding motorbikes and recreational bikes inside residential neighbourhoods, particularly during the Holy Month of Ramadan and in the hours following iftar. Major General Saif Muhair Al Mazrouei, Assistant Commander-in-Chief for Operati»»»