The Peninsula 16m

PSG survive Monaco scare to reach Champions League last 16

Paris: Paris Saint-Germain came from behind and then survived a late scare against 10-man Monaco, drawing 2-2 in the second leg of their Champions League knockout phase play-off tie yesterday to reach the last 16 with a 5-4 aggregate victory. The defending European champions came from two behind to»»»

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TAP 20m

Launch of competition to design logo and visual identity of event “Tunis, Capital of Arab Tourism 2027”

Tunis, Feb. 25 (TAP) - A working meeting held on Wednesday at the Ministry of Tourism was dedicated to examining the organisation of a national competition to design the logo and visual identity of the event “Tunis, Arab Tourism Capital 2027”,...»»»

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Hurricane Melissa upgraded, tied for strongest Atlantic hurricane - UPI.com

1 of 3 | A U.S. Air Force Reserve crew from the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, known as the "Hurricane Hunters," flies through Hurricane Melissa on October 27. File Photo by Lt. Col. Mark Withee/U.S. Air Force | License Photo The National Hurricane Center has issued its final report on Hurri»»»

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Qatar Tribune 39m

Upbeat Al Sadd to meet arch rivals Al Duhail, aim to keep up winning streak

Tribune News Network Doha Table toppers Al Sadd will look to take another decisive step towards securing an unassailable lead in Doha Bank Stars League when they face fierce rivals Al Duhail SC in Thursday’s exciting clash at the Abdullah Bin Khalifa Stadium. The encounter adds another chapter to o»»»

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Qatar Tribune 39m

QU students launch ‘Made in Qatar’ initiative to support national products, boost sustainability

Tribune News Network Doha The Core Curriculum Programme at the Deanship of General Studies at Qatar University (QU) organised an initiative titled ‘Made in Qatar: National Pride and Sustainable Value’ at the College of Business and Economics building, featuring 55 booths — 40 in the female section »»»

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Qatar Tribune 39m

DoorDash to wind down Deliveroo, Wolt operations in four countries

Tribune News Network San Francisco/ Helsinki/ London DoorDash Inc. (NASDAQ: DASH) has announced that it is exiting four countries across its Deliveroo and Wolt brands: Qatar, Singapore, Japan and Uzbekistan. The company will begin an orderly wind-down process in each country and will work closely w»»»

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Qatar Tribune 39m

QC distributes Ramadan food baskets in Pakistan, Bangladesh, Georgia, Côte d’Ivoire

Tribune News Network Doha As part of its Ramadan campaign ‘Good Starts With You’, and with support from donors in Qatar, Qatar Charity (QC) continues to implement its ‘Feed the Fasting’ project by distributing Ramadan food baskets in Pakistan, Bangladesh, Georgia and Côte d’Ivoire. The distribution»»»

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Qatar Tribune 39m

Qatar’s Permanent Mission in Geneva co-organises side event on youth and AI

QNA Geneva The Permanent Mission of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Office at Geneva, in partnership with the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Tajikistan and under the auspices of the Permanent Mission of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC), organised a side e»»»

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Qatar Tribune 39m

‘N-arms free M-E is a priority to boost regional security’

QNA Geneva The establishment of a Middle East free of nuclear weapons and other weapons of mass destruction (WMD) remains an urgent priority to enhance regional security and stability, Deputy Permanent Representative of the Permanent Delegation of Qatar to the UN Office in Geneva Jawhara bint Abdul»»»

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Qatar Tribune 39m

Quitting first cigarette after fasting is first step toward quitting smoking: PHCC

QNA Doha Ramadan is seen as a suitable opportunity for smokers in their efforts to quit smoking, due to the religious and social factors that this month provides that help in overcoming this scourge, as fasting for several hours forces the smoker to reduce nicotine, which trains the body to gradual»»»

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Qatar Tribune 39m

AMIR HOSTS RAMADAN IFTAR FOR DIPLOMATS

The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani hosted a Ramadan Iftar banquet in honour of heads of diplomatic missions accredited to the country, Qatar’s ambassadors abroad, and senior officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The event, which took place at Lusail Palace on Wednesday,»»»

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Qatar Tribune 39m

Environment Day is an opportunity to evaluate work progress: Al Subaie

QNA Doha Minister of Environment and Climate Change HE Dr Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie has affirmed that Qatar Environment Day, observed annually on February 26, represents an opportunity to evaluate the progress of environmental work, review its priorities, and highlight the importan»»»

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Qatar Tribune 39m

HBKU’s College of Science and Engineering hosts 2nd Industry and Govt Advisory Board meet

Tribune News Network Doha Esteemed leaders and decision makers from across Qatar’s business community gathered at Education City for the second meeting of Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s (HBKU) Industry and Government Advisory Board (IGAB).Organised by HBKU’s College of Science and Engineering (CSE)»»»

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Qatar Tribune 39m

UDST delivers specialised training to private, public sector Qatari instructors

Tribune News Network Doha As part of its ongoing community service and professional development initiatives, the Continuing and Professional Education Directorate at the University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) is offering a specialised training course titled “Teaching and Learning for »»»

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Qatar Tribune 39m

QM secures int’l recognition for three Qatari heritage sites on ICESCO list

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Museums (QM) has announced the successful inscription of a further three significant Qatari heritage sites on the Heritage List of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (ICESCO), reflecting Qatar’s sustained commitment to preserving, pro»»»

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UPI 59m

Syrian officials announce 'mass escape' from ISIS detention camp last month - UPI.com

1 of 5 | Members of the Syrian security forces stand in front of the gate of the al-Hol camp, which houses families of suspected ISIS fighters, after the Syrian government took control of the area, in Hasakeh province, Syria, on Jan. 21. The Syrian government said Wednesday that there was a "mass e»»»

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RT 1h

Cuban coast guard kills 4 gunmen on US-flagged speedboat

A group of armed men aboard a US-registered speedboat reportedly opened fire on Cuban border guard forces in the island’s territorial waters, escalating already strained relations between Havana and Washington. According to Cuba’s Interior Ministry, the incident occurred on Wednesday near the north»»»

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UPI 1h

4 dead on U.S.-registered speedboat in shootout with Cuban border guards - UPI.com

The Cuban flag is raised during a ceremony to reopen the Cuban embassy to the United States in Washington, D.C., on July 20, 2015. Officials at the Embassy said Wednesday that a shootout between Cuban border guards and people aboard a U.S.-registered boat near the Cuban coast left four people dead.»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Minister of Labor meets Rwandan Ambassador

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Labor, HE Dr Ali bin Samikh Al Marri, met Wednesday with Ambassador of the Republic of Rwanda to the State of Qatar, HE Igor Marara. During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral cooperation between the two countries in areas related to the labor sector and discussed means of»»»

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BBC 1h

'Current search phase' for Irish women missing since 1990s ends

Gardaí (Irish police) investigating the separate disappearances and murders of Jo Jo Dullard and Deirdre Jacob have ended the current search phase at a location in County Wicklow near the Wicklow/Kildare border. A further assessment of the site remains ongoing. An Garda Síochána said it had updated»»»

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UPI 1h

High court asked to mandate fair market value on foreclosures for taxes - UPI.com

​Associate Justice Elena Kagan expressed concern Wednesday that if the government were forced to pay the fair-market value of a house minus the taxes, counties would no longer foreclose because it would be too costly to make up the difference between that value and whatever they receive via auction»»»

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TAP 1h

Key components of major strategic projects in 2026–2030 Development Plan (Factbox)

Tunis, Feb. 25 (TAP) - A small Cabinet meetiing, held on Wednesday at the Government Palace in Kasbah, reviewed several major strategic projects scheduled under the 2026–2030 Development Plan, recommending that their impl loementation be...»»»

UPI 1h

U.N.: Arab economies gradually recover despite conflicts, global risks - UPI.com

Saudi Arabia’s economic outlook remains robust despite declining commodity prices and the gradual end of OPEC+ production cuts, with real gross domestic product expected to grow an average of 3.3% between 2025 and 2027, according to a new U.N. report.File Photo by EPA BEIRUT, Lebanon, Feb. 25 (UPI)»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Almost 40,000 pray Isha and Taraweeh at Al-Aqsa Mosque

Occupied Jerusalem: Almost 40,000 worshipers prayed Isha and Taraweeh at Al-Aqsa Mosque compound on Wednesday amid the maximum restrictions and measures imposed by the Israeli occupation soldiers on their access to Al-Aqsa, the Jerusalem Governorate reported in a statement. The occupation forces st»»»

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TAP 2h

Cabinet meeting urges faster delivery of major strategic projects

Tunis, Feb. 25 (TAP) - A small Cabinet meeting, held on Wednesday at the Government Palace in Kasbah, was devoted to monitoring the progress of several major strategic projects to be scheduled under the 2026–2030 Development Plan, according to a...»»»

Al Manar 2h

Iranian delegation headed by FM Araghchi arrives in Geneva: reports - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iranian delegation headed by FM Araghchi arrives in Geneva: reports 25-02-2026 20:45 PM Latest News Urgent News Iranian delegation headed b»»»

BBC 2h

Cuba says four shot dead on US-registered speedboat

Cuba's Interior Ministry has announced that four men on a US-registered speedboat were shot and killed after being intercepted in Cuban waters. In a statement, the ministry said that the speedboat's passengers opened fire on a coast guard vessel that approached them. Six additional passengers were »»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Saudi Arabia Unifies Competitiveness, Business Under Agile Governance

Saudi Arabia is moving ahead with restructuring its institutional framework to keep pace with the speed of economic transformation after the Cabinet decided to merge the National Competitiveness Center and the Saudi Business Center under the umbrella of the Saudi Center for Competitiveness and Busi»»»

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RT 2h

Trump considers ordering banks to collect citizenship data – FT

The White House is weighing an executive order that would force banks to collect citizenship information from customers, the Financial Times has reported. The new order would represent a significant new push in US President Donald Trump’s drive to curb undocumented migration, the outlet wrote on Tu»»»

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RT 2h

US abstains from anti-Russia vote at UN

The US has abstained from a UN General Assembly vote on a Kiev-backed resolution condemning Russia’s actions in the Ukraine conflict. The resolution on Tuesday, delivered four years after the escalation of the conflict, urged an immediate, full, and unconditional ceasefire. In the UN General Assemb»»»

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UPI 2h

Watch: Canadian man escapes attacking turkeys by getting into stranger's car - UPI.com

Feb. 25 (UPI) -- An Ontario man who was chased by a pair of aggressive turkeys only escaped by jumping into a stranger's car -- and the incident was caught on camera. Michael Bourgon was walking Thursday near Prince of Wales Drive and Heron Road in Ottawa when he noticed two turkeys following him. »»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Saudi stock market index closes lower

Riyadh: The main Saudi stock index closed Wednesday down 58.51 points, reaching 10,847.93 points, with trading valued at SAR 3.7 billion. According to the Saudi Press Agency's daily economic bulletin for the Saudi stock market, 167 million shares were traded. Shares of 73 companies rose in value, w»»»

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Kathimerini 2h

Thessaloniki port expansion sparks environmental row

Authorities have approved the extraction of up to 6 million cubic meters of sand from the seabed near Epanomi, a coastal area close to a protected marine zone, to supply fill material for expanding Thessaloniki port’s sixth pier by roughly 500 meters to accommodate larger container vessels. The pla»»»

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Kathimerini 2h

Greece plans to further extend Evros border fence

Greece will extend its border fence along the Evros river to cover the entire length of the frontier with Turkey, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said Wednesday. Speaking during a visit to the flood-afflicted Evros area, Mitsotakis also said more border guards and cameras will be sent to the are»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Sudan Health Minister: War Has Inflicted $11bn in Health Sector Damage

Sudan’s health system has suffered an unprecedented collapse since war erupted in mid-April 2023, with most hospitals in the capital, Khartoum, and other cities across several states turned into military barracks. A severe shortage of medical services has fueled widespread epidemics, disease outbre»»»

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UPI 2h

Uruguay declares drought, avian flu emergencies - UPI.com

The Paso Severino reservoir was affected by the drought, in Canelones, Uruguay, in July 2023. Uruguay is going through another water crisis, as well an outbreak of avian flu. File Photo by Gaston Britos/EPA Feb. 25 (UPI) -- Uruguay declared an agricultural emergency due to water shortages in produc»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

More than 23 Al Shabaab militants killed in Somali Military operations

Mogadishu: The Somali National Army announced on Wednesday that more than 23 members of the Al Shabaab group, affiliated with Al Qaeda, were killed in military operations in central and southeastern Somalia. According to the Somali National News Agency (SONNA), the operations were carried out this »»»

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Gulf News 2h

Sharjah Charity introduces six easy ways to pay Zakat Al-Mal

The Sharjah Charity International has announced six convenient and secure channels to enable donors to pay Zakat Al-Mal easily, as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance charitable work and maximise the impact of donations for underprivileged families. The association said donors can now pay their »»»

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Gulf News 3h

Rushing to iftar? Sharjah Police remind drivers that safety comes first

Sharjah Police have called on motorists to reduce speed and drive cautiously in residential neighborhoods, especially during the period leading up to iftar, warning that rushing to reach destinations can endanger lives. Captain Manaa Al Naqbi, Director of the Security Awareness Branch at Sharjah Po»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Dubai court declares contractor’s director insolvent over Dh7.3 million debt

A Dubai civil court has declared a company director insolvent after ruling that he was unable to repay more than Dh7.3 million owed to two banks, liabilities that arose from personal guarantees linked to a struggling contracting firm. Court records show that the Arab national had signed joint and s»»»

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Sana 3h

Syria enters “accelerated recovery phase”, IMF mission reports

New York, Feb. 25 (SANA) The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said Wednesday that Syria has begun a period of rapid economic recovery, citing a fiscal surplus, falling inflation and renewed integration into the global economy. In a statement released on Wednesday following a mission visit to Damas»»»

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Sputnik 3h

Russia Calls on France, UK, EU, UN to Prevent Transfer of Nuclear Weapons to Ukraine - Appeal

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian State Duma lawmakers are calling on the parliaments of France, the United Kingdom, the European Parliament, and the UN to take emergency measures to prevent the transfer of nuclear weapons to Ukraine, Sputnik discovered on Wednesday after reviewing a draft appeal. Earlier»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Thirteen Iraqis killed in fiery crash near Fallujah

Thirteen Iraqis were killed and five others injured in a major traffic accident on the international highway near Fallujah, about 50km west of Baghdad, on Wednesday, local authorities said. Anbar’s Health Directorate said the emergency department at Fallujah Teaching Hospital received multiple casu»»»

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Kathimerini 3h

Civil servants call strikes for Friday, Saturday

The ADEDY umbrella civil servants’ union has called a 24-hour strike for Saturday, to honor the third anniversary of the Tempe train crash that killed 57 people and triggered the biggest protests the country has seen in years. An ADEDY statement Wednesday urged union members to participate in a pro»»»

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UPI 3h

U.S. Treasury Department sanctions ships, companies, people working with Iran - UPI.com

1 of 5 | French residents hold Iranian flags as they gather in support of the Iranian protests, in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris in January. The U.S. government sanctioned more than 30 businesses, vessels and people Wednesday for aiding Iran. File Photo by Maya Vidon-White/UPI | License Photo »»»

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Gulf News 3h

NCERT halts Class 8 textbook distribution

The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has temporarily halted the distribution of its newly released Social Science textbook for Class 8 after certain inappropriate textual material and an error of judgement was found to have inadvertently appeared in Chapter 4, titled “T»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

Former Health Minister Kirilov Rejects Tenfold Price Claims

Former health minister Silvi Kirilov dismissed Wednesday claims that prices for screening tests in a public procurement procedure were inflated tenfold. Kirilov responded to statements by caretaker Health Minister Michail Okoliyski earlier in the day that substantial overpricing had been identified»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Nearly 1,500 fasting served daily at Al Wakrah iftar tent: Awqaf 

Doha, Qatar: The “Iftar Al-Sa’im” tent in Al Wakrah, organised and supervised by the General Directorate of Endowments (Awqaf) at the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs, receives approximately 1,500 fasting individuals daily, in the reward of benefactors. The initiative forms part of an int»»»

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Kathimerini 3h

Probe into allegedly missing doctor at Zakynthos hospital

Health authorities have launched an investigation into an alleged case of medical negligence involving a severely ill baby taken to hospital on the western island of Zakynthos, officials said Wednesday. Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis said in a post on X he had pressed for the probe into “the sad»»»

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Sputnik 3h

Iran Cannot Be Crippled by Loss of Leadership - Araghchi

Even if the US does manage to assassinate Iran’s leaders, there is a well-established mechanism in place that ensures succession, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi explains. He also points out that the Iranian system does not depend on individuals but is instead supported by the Iranian people»»»

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