US President Donald Trump has told advisers that if diplomacy or any initial targeted US attack does not lead Iran to give in to his demands that it give up its nuclear program, he will consider a much bigger attack in coming months intended to drive that country’s leaders from power, people briefe»»»

The issue of Alexey Shirshov’s participation in a recent meeting between the Kyrgyz delegation and the Russian Ministry of Energy has sparked renewed debate on social media. Discussions intensified after users recalled President Sadyr Japarov’s earlier statement that Shirshov «would not hold any pu»»»

International investor Hagag Development Europe has announced changes in its operations in the energy sector and its local management structure, including the appointment of Răzvan Pârvulescu as Business Development Director of the Natural Gas Division within Hagag Energy. Pârvulescu has been invol»»»

While many observers remain skeptical about the chances of success for President Donald Trump’s comprehensive Middle East peace plan, figures close to the US administration are projecting confidence. Among them are three Israelis selected for key roles in the project, though they do not formally re»»»

Iran said Monday that any U.S. attack, including limited strikes, would be an "act of aggression" that would precipitate a response, after President Donald Trump said he was considering a limited strike on Iran. "And with respect to your first question concerning the limited strike, I think there i»»»

Dubai: With Dhurandhar 2 slated for release on March 19, 2026, fans are busy speculating about the new faces joining Ranveer Singh in the highly anticipated sequel. The first chapter, released theatrically in December 2025 in India and out on Netflix in the UAE now, is this bonafide Bollywood block»»»

TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iran will consider even a "limited strike" by the United States as an act of aggression, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said on Monday. "An act of aggression will remain an act of aggression," Baghaei told a briefing, answering a question about a possible "limi»»»

Former president Rumen Radev, who left office before completing his second term, says his decision to enter parliamentary politics comes in response to public expectations for deeper democratic change and faster European integration. In an interview with Berliner Zeitung, later published on his Fac»»»

DOHA: Under the initiative of Chairperson of Education Above All Foundation (EAA) Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, the Foundation has launched the third edition of the 'Eid Gifts'campaign in partnership with the Qatar Red Crescent (QRCS), bringing joy to Palestinian and Syrian children by pro»»»

Doha, Qatar: On the initiative of Her Highness Sheikha Moza Bint Nasser, Chairperson of Education Above All Foundation, the foundation has launched the third edition of the Eid Gifts, the campaign to give joy to Palestinian and Syrian children through the provision of brand-new Eid clothing. This c»»»

Dubai: It has been 40 years since the Philippines has demonstrated its historic, peaceful revolution along the Epifanio delos Santos Avenue (EDSA). Until now, Filipinos remember and hope to hold the same power for the common good of the nation. From February 22 to 25 in 1986, millions of Filipinos »»»

At least 773 villages in Kyrgyzstan are planned to be provided with drinking water in 2026. First Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan Zhanybek Kerimaliev announced today at a meeting of the Committee on Agrarian Policy, Water Resources, Subsoil Use»»»

Washington, USA: WhatsApp, owned by Meta, announced the launch of a new password feature for its users on iOS and Android, as part of efforts to enhance the security of personal accounts. The new feature adds an extra layer of protection: users will be required to enter a password (a second verific»»»

Dubai: The Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) has alerted overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to be cautious of a new scheme offering free tours or job opportunities abroad in exchange for transporting luggage that may contain illegal drugs. The warning has been issued in relation to a passenger who w»»»

When turbulent weather with whipping winds and heavy snow is in the forecast, meteorologists sometimes warn that a storm could “bomb out” or become a bomb cyclone. But what exactly does this mean? According to the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, certain storms undergo bombogenes»»»

Oil producer Capricorn Energy said on Monday it expects higher production in 2026 compared with last year, supported by the expansion of its Egypt operations. In May, the Scottish company and Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC) agreed to merge eight concessions ⁠in Egypt into a ⁠single de»»»

President Donald Trump's threats to attack Iran provide little detail on what the long-term US goal would be in the event of a sustained or even brief conflict. Trump sent warships and dozens of fighter planes to the Middle East and has several options to choose from that could destabilize the regi»»»

Singapore: Gold climbed to ‌a three-week high on Monday as uncertainty stoked by the US Supreme Court's decision to strike down ‌a vast swathe of President Donald Trump's tariffs. Spot gold climbed 1.2% to USD 5,163.60 per ounce, its highest in three weeks. US gold futures for April delivery were u»»»

UniCredit Bank Romania, as coordinator of the transaction and in partnership with Alpha Bank Greece have successfully completed the structuring of a syndicated loan of EUR 150 million to refinance Mall Moldova. Owned and developed by Prime Kapital, Mall Moldova was opened in April 2025 and is one o»»»

The Ministry of Finance (MF) attracted, in February, RON 379mn and almost EUR 124mn (values totaling RON 1bn – EUR 198.8mn), through the second offer for selling government bonds dedicated to the retail investors (FIDELIS) held this year through Bucharest Stock Exchange’s (BVB) systems. The offer w»»»

Macro commentary by eToro analyst for Romania, Bogdan Maioreanu After years of being among the fastest growing European economies, Romania is now in a tough spot, struggling with stagnation, high inflation and a huge budget deficit, which leaves little room for traditional methods of stimulating th»»»

UniCredit Bank Romania, acting as sole coordinator and arranger together with Alpha Bank Greece, has structured a EUR 150 million syndicated loan for Prime Kapital, a European real estate asset manager and developer, the bank announced on last Wednesday.According to the release, UniCredit Bank Roma»»»

Nearly 57% of Romanians believe it is risky to live without insurance in Romania, while 90% say they feel vulnerable to unforeseen events such as accidents, health problems, loss of income or a death in the family, according to an analysis published on Friday by insurer Allianz-Tiriac.Four in five »»»

Dubai: The red carpet may belong to the stars, but at this year's BAFTAs it was the Prince and Princess of Wales who offered some of the night's most unexpectedly relatable moments. Before the ceremony began, William and Catherine, the Prince and Princess of Wales according to Variety gave a rare g»»»

Dubai: At the politically charged 76th Berlinale International Film Festival in Berlin, a speech by Palestinian-Syrian director Abdallah Al-Khatib ignited controversy and prompted a German government minister to walk out. According to Reuters report, Al-Khatib (whose film Chronicles From the Siege »»»

Dubai: In observance of the holy month of Ramadan, the Filipino Social Club (FilSoc) has launched its community initiative called 'Hand-In-Hand Iftar', aiming to support residents across the UAE. The group has laid out its plans to distribute 500 iftars, or the meal to break the fast. The programme»»»

The Sudanese government has condemned “in the strongest terms” Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni’s meeting with Rapid Support Forces (RSF) commander Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo calling the move “unprecedented” and an affront to humanity and the Sudanese people. In a statement issued Sunday, Sudan’s Minis»»»

Spain’s Constitutional Court has rejected an appeal by a father seeking to halt his 25-year-old daughter’s access to euthanasia, effectively upholding her right to die under the country’s legislation. Spain is one of several EU nations where active euthanasia and assisted suicide are legal. The Net»»»

More than 3,200 people marched through the French city of Lyon on Saturday to honor Quentin Deranque, a nationalist activist killed following a street brawl with alleged far-left militants. Deranque, a 23-year-old mathematics student and member of the identitarian group Audace Lyon, died on Februar»»»

On Feb. 23, 1836, soldiers under the command of Mexican President General Antonio López de Santa Anna began their assault on the Alamo. 1 of 4 | On February 23, 1836, soldiers under the command of Mexican President General Antonio López de Santa Anna began their assault on the Alamo Mission near pr»»»

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Rondale Moore (4) runs the ball against the Chicago Bears during the fourth quarter at Soldier Field in Chicago on Monday, September 8, 2025. He was pronounced dead Saturday. File Photo by Mark Black/UPI | License Photo Feb. 23 (UPI) -- NFL wide receiver Rondale Moor»»»

Dubai: Dubai-based Al Habtoor Group has appointed international law firm White and Case and is preparing to file arbitration proceedings in Washington, D.C., marking a significant escalation in its long-running investment dispute with the Lebanese Republic. Sign up for our daily business newsletter»»»

Perilous ideas in international politics rarely arise from a vacuum. They tend to emerge when the global order experiences structural strain, the principles of international legitimacy recede, the rights of peoples are marginalised, and the international system itself falters under paralysis, fatig»»»

British police guarded the disgraced brother of King Charles III, former prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, at a party with the now-late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the Standard newspaper reported citing Epstein files. Metropolitan Police officers were ordered to provide security at a d»»»

Five political formations are firmly positioned to enter the next National Assembly, while two more remain just below the 4% threshold but retain tangible prospects of representation. These are the findings of a national representative survey conducted by Trend at the request of 24 Chasa in the per»»»

He is known as the French Banksy — or simply JR. Now the artist popular across France for large-scale projects, from photographs to graffiti and street art, wants Parisians to do something unusual on the city's arguably most famous bridge: stop. In June, he plans to transform the bustling bridge th»»»

New York ordered drivers off the road and shut down schools on Monday, while residents braced for a massive snowstorm hitting the United States northeast. Tens of millions of Americans from the US capital, Washington, to the northern state of Maine have prepared for up to two feet (60 centimeters) »»»

An exhibition dedicated to Constantin Brancusi, marking 150 years since his birth, opened on Thursday evening at Mercati di Traiano - the world's first museum of ancient architecture - in the heart of Rome, the Embassy of Romania in Italy announced on Friday on Facebook.The exhibition 'Constantin B»»»

Turnover in Romanian industry increased, in nominal terms, by 3.2% in 2025 compared with the previous year, against the backdrop of positive results recorded in the extractive industry (+9.5%) and the manufacturing industry (+2.9%), according to data published on Friday by the National Institute of»»»

New orders in manufacturing industry increased in nominal terms overall in 2025 compared to 2024 by 4.3%, driven by rises in the consumer goods industry (+6.7%), durable goods industry (+5.4%), capital goods industry (+4.4%) and intermediate goods industry (+3.4%), according to data published on Fr»»»

The volume index of production in the construction sector is forecast to decline in the first quarter of this year (short-term balance -18%), according to the Business Tendency Survey in Construction published by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).A decrease in the number of employees is al»»»

Romania has become an emerging drug consumption market, connected to European distribution networks, with imports carried out via legal commercial routes, especially through international courier services or intermediaries exploiting the high mobility within the European area, according to the Dire»»»

NATO should transfer anti-drone weapons, radars, and anti-aircraft missiles to the Black Sea as part of a new allied mission to deter Russia, Romanian Defense Minister Radu Miruta told Politico, as quoted by Rador. "The Black Sea is [...] a place where the Russians have a huge interest," he said in»»»

Ukraine, Romania and Moldova signed on Friday a trilateral Memorandum of Understanding on the establishment of the Cyber Alliance for Regional Resilience, which aims to strengthen resilience against cyber threats and hybrid threats with a cyber component, the National Cyber Security Directorate inf»»»

The strategic partnership between Romania and Japan, which enshrines a friendship cultivated for over a century, can be seen today in figures and projects, with Japan being the main destination of Romania's exports to Asia, Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan said on Friday.He attended on Friday evening a »»»

Romania supports international efforts to resolve global conflicts, President Nicusor Dan said, after participating in the Board of Peace initiated by Donald Trump."Peace and security are the foundation of a prosperous country. For our foreign policy, it is important to be partners in various forma»»»

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan will visit Brussels this week, where he will meet with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, official government sources said. This information is also confirmed by the agenda of the President of the European Commission.The visit takes place at a time when »»»

North Korea's ruling party touted nuclear advances as it re-elected Kim Jong Un to the top post of general secretary, state media said Monday, during a rare national congress. Thousands of party elites have packed the capital Pyongyang for a once-in-five-years summit of the ruling Workers' Party, a»»»

Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev presented the keys to 116 units of new specialized equipment to the Ministry of Emergency Situations today, February 23, at Turdakun Usubaliev Square in Bishkek. The ceremony was timed to coincide with Defender of the Fatherland »»»

The US Supreme Court earlier ruled that US President Donald Trump’s global imports tariffs are unlawful. “China calls on the US to lift the corresponding unilateral tariff measures against its trading partners," the Chinese Ministry of Commerce said in a statement on Monday, commenting on the US Su»»»