Qatar Tribune 1m

HIA, QDF expect 4mn passengers as airport hosts Ramadan activities

QNA Doha Hamad International Airport (HIA) and Qatar Duty Free (QDF) look forward to hosting over four million passengers from around the world during the month of Ramadan.The award-winning terminal will feature a variety of unique experiences, designed to create moments of reflection and connectio»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1m

TANZANIAN V-P MEETS QATAR’S AMBASSADOR

TANZANIAN V-P MEETS QATAR'S AMBASSADOR Vice-President of Tanzania Emmanuel John Nchimbi met with Ambassador of Qatar to Tanzania HE Fahad Rashid Al Muraikhi in Dar es Salaam on Saturday. The meeting discussed bilateral relations. (QNA)»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1m

AZF’s ‘Ramadan Sports Festival 2026’ to be launched today

Tribune News Network Doha The 12th edition of the “Ramadan Sports Festival 2026,” organised by Aspire Zone Foundation, will kick off on February 22, 2026. Havingestablished itself as one of Qatar’s leading Ramadan sporting events, the festival willrun until March 6, 2026, daily from 8:00 PM until m»»»

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The Peninsula 12m

14 Arab and Islamic countries, the Secretariats of the Gulf Cooperation Council, the Arab League, and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation condemn statements of US Ambassador to Israel indicating acceptance of Israel's control over lands belonging

Doha, Qatar: The Ministries of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Kingdom of Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Republic of Türkiye, the»»»

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Qatar Tribune 13m

Qatar Olympic Committee president crowns Alcaraz as Qatar ExxonMobil Open champion

DOHA: President of the Asian Olympic Council and President of the Qatar Olympic Committee HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani crowned Spanish player Carlos Alcaraz as the champion of the 2026 Qatar ExxonMobil Open men’s tennis tournament in its 34th edition, which was held at the Khalifa Internation»»»

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UPI 26m

NATO allies agree to manufacture low-cost drones to counter Russia - UPI.com

NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Shekerinska, left, joined the European Group of Five in Krakow, Poland, on Friday to discuss efforts to strengthen Euro-Atlantic security and NATO’s deterrence and defense. Talks included a deal for the E5 countries -- Britain, France, Germany, Italy and Poland»»»

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The Peninsula 60m

Qatar Embassy in Riyadh to close on Sunday for Founding Day

Doha, Qatar: The Embassy of the State of Qatar in Riyadh announced that it will suspend operations on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, in observance of Saudi Founding Day. In a statement posted on its official account on social media platform X, the embassy said regular work will resume on Monday, Feb. 23, 2»»»

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UPI 1h

Nor’easter threatens 12 states, 80M people with blizzard conditions - UPI.com

Some 80 million people in a dozen Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern states are subject to winter storm warnings as a powerful nor-easter brings heavy snowfall, strong winds and potential localized flooding ino the area throughout Sunday and into Monday. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Feb. »»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Liga leaders Real Madrid stung by late Osasuna winner

Pamplona, Spain: Raul Garcia's superb 90th-minute strike consigned leaders Real Madrid to a 2-1 defeat at Osasuna in La Liga on Saturday, in a blow to their title hopes. Champions Barcelona trail Madrid by two points but can overtake them on Sunday if they beat Levante at Camp Nou. Alvaro Arbeloa's»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Sandstorms worsen air quality in Beijing

Beijing: Beijing Municipality has been hit by strong winds and sandstorms since Saturday afternoon, causing air pollution. The PM10 concentration levels surged, with the city average reaching a light pollution level of 175 micrograms per cubic meter by 2 p.m. Saturday, according to the meteorologic»»»

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Kuna 1h

US VP calls court ruling on tariffs "lawlessness"

WASHINGTON, Feb 20 (KUNA) -- US Vice President JD Vance on Friday criticized the Supreme Court's decision invalidating tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump on most world countries, billing it "lawlessness"."Today, the Supreme Court decided that Congress, despite giving the president the abilit»»»

Kuna 1h

US, UK vow continued efforts to end Russia-Ukraine war

WASHINGTON, Feb 20 (KUNA) -- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper on Friday vowed to carry on joint diplomatic efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war.This came during a meeting between both sides in Washington, the US Department of State said in a press release."S»»»

Kuna 1h

Briefing of KUNA main news for Friday until 00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court of the United States rules that President Donald Trump unlawfully invoked the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose sweeping unilateral tariffs on most US trading partners. WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump describes a Supreme Court ruling»»»

The Peninsula 1h

38 killed in armed attack in northwestern Nigeria

Abuja: At least 38 people were killed in an armed attack in Zamfara State in northwestern Nigeria. Nigerian police, Saturday, said that the attack targeted a village in Zamfara State, resulting in multiple deaths, adding, however, that calm has returned and that the police are patrolling the area. »»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Alcaraz reigns again in 2026, flies past Fils for Doha title

DOHA: Carlos Alcaraz’s blistering surge through 2026 rolled on in Doha where he surged into title glory at the Qatar ExxonMobil Open. The 22-year-old Spaniard delivered another statement performance on Saturday at the ATP 500 event, sweeping past resurgent Frenchman Arthur Fils 6-2, 6-1 in just 50 »»»

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Kathimerini 1h

Wolf attacks hikers in Athens suburb; no injuries

A group of hikers were attacked by a wolf Saturday but no one was injured, the municipality of Aharnes has posted on Facebook. The attacked occurred between the settlement of Kryoneri and the former royal estate at Tatoi, in a wooded area, less than 25 kilometers north of central Athens. The number»»»

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Kathimerini 1h

Koufonisi: A tiny island aglow in hotel stars

On Ano Koufonisi, the smallest inhabited island in the Cyclades, 22 new hotels have been licensed or are moving toward licensing in the past two years, with five existing units set to expand, intensifying development pressure on the 5.7-square-kilometer island. Currently, 13 hotels operate on the i»»»

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UPI 2h

Brazil, India sign deal for rare earths, look to increase trade past $20B - UPI.com

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Dilva, left, greets Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the start of a trip that saw the two leaders' agree to grow business between their countries to more than $20 billion per year. Photo by Narendra Modi/X Feb. 21 (UPI) -- Leaders from Brazil and India »»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Imperious Alcaraz storms to Qatar Open title

Doha, Qatar: Carlos Alcaraz was at his devastating best on Saturday as he claimed the Qatar Open title with a ruthless 6-2, 6-1 win over Arthur Fils. The seven-time Grand Slam champion needed just over 50 minutes to see off his French opponent and claim the 26th title of his career. Following Austr»»»

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BBC 2h

Iran students stage first anti-government protests since deadly crackdown

Students at several universities in Iran have staged anti-government protests - the first such rallies on this scale since last month's deadly crackdown by the authorities. The BBC has verified footage of students marching at the Sharif University of Technology in the capital Tehran at the start of»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

General Assembly of Attorneys in Bulgaria Held in Sofia

A General Assembly of Attorneys in Bulgaria, convened by the Supreme Bar Council, was held in Sofia on Saturday. In a congratulatory address, Parliament Chair Raya Nazaryan expressed confidence in the good cooperation between the legislative branch and representatives of the Bar, which, in her word»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Free kids’ workshops, live performances as The Pearl Ramadan Bazaar gets underway

Doha, Qatar: Families are flocking to The Pearl Ramadan Bazaar 2026, currently underway at 1-5 La Croisette, to enjoy shopping and a wide range of family-friendly activities during the holy month of Ramadan. Open daily from 8pm to midnight on weekdays and extended until 1am on weekends, the bazaar »»»

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UPI 2h

Trump announces 15% global tariff after Supreme Court setback - UPI.com

President Donald Trump on Saturday said a 10% blanket global tariff that takes effect on Tuesday will rise to 15% and could be extended beyond 150 days by an act of Congress. Photo by Yuri Gripas/UPI | License Photo Feb. 21 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump said he will raise global tariffs from 10% »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

Yes, Bulgaria Stresses Urgent Need to Replace Regional Police Chiefs Nationwide

Speaking at a news conference at BTA's National Press Club in Kardzhali on Saturday, Yes, Bulgaria MPs Nadejda Iordanova, Bozhidar Bozhanov, and Martin Dimitrov said that there was an urgent need to replace the current directors of the regional police departments across the country, and they expect»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

BSP-United Left and EuroLeft Firm Up April 19 Election Line-up, Eye Broader Left Majority

The BSP-United Left coalition held a series of meetings in Sofia on Saturday to consolidate its election preparations and project left-wing unity ahead of the April 19 snap parliamentary elections. The emergence of a new political project linked to former president Rumen Radev continued to influenc»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Brighton's Milner breaks Premier League appearance record

London: James Milner set a new record of 654 Premier League appearances when the 40-year-old started for Brighton in their 2-0 win at Brentford on Saturday. Milner moves ahead of former Aston Villa and Manchester City midfielder Gareth Barry. After breaking into the Leeds team and becoming the youn»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Traffic alert: Phased road closures for UAE Tour on Sunday

The UAE Tour men’s stage will take place on Sunday, February 22, with motorists in Abu Dhabi advised of phased traffic restrictions throughout the day. Abu Dhabi Mobility confirmed that closures will be implemented in rolling phases and reopened progressively once the race convoy clears each sectio»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 4h

Mother Language Is Foundation of Cultural Memory, Personal Identity - Caretaker Education Minister

In a congratulatory message to members of the Association of Bulgarian Schools Abroad (ABSA) on International Mother Language Day, caretaker Education and Science Minister Sergei Ignatov said that mother tongue is the foundation of cultural memory and personal identity. History, values, and a sense»»»

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Sputnik 4h

Supreme Court Ruling on Tariffs Opens the Door to Trump’s Trade ‘Nuclear Options’ - Analyst

The high court’s ruling that the president’s sweeping emergency tariffs are ‘illegal’ will makes his job “a lot more complicated,” but open the door to the many “nuclear options” he has available to him, says independent financial analyst Tom Luongo. This includes “Section 338 under the Smoot-Hawle»»»

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RT 4h

Russian-Italian reporter detained in Türkiye

Russian-Italian reporter Andrea Lucidi, who covers the conflict in Ukraine, has said that he had been detained in Türkiye and deported from the country to Italy. Lucidi is the editor-in-chief of the Italian edition of the outlet International Reporters. He has been working in Russia since 2022 and »»»

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RT 4h

If Day: When Canada staged a Nazi occupation to sell the war

The invasion began in the north. Reports came first from Norway House: aircraft approaching in tight formation, flying low over frozen lakes and pine forest, their engines carrying through the winter air. Soon after, word arrived that the Canadian city of Selkirk had fallen. The German war machine,»»»

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Ya Libnan 4h

Hezbollah announced the deaths of 8 of its members including a commander in Israeli air strikes – Ya Libnan

Share: Hezbollah officially announced the deaths of eight of its members in yesterday’s Israeli airstrikes on the Bekaa Valley, stating in a statement from its military media that they “martyred their lives for Lebanon and its people.” According to the military media, “With great pride and honor, t»»»

UPI 4h

Trump signs emergency declaration for Potomac sewage spill - UPI.com

1 of 3 | Nearly 250 million gallons of untreated wastewater on Jan. 19 spilled into the Potomac River, pictured in 2022 in Washington, D.C., near The Kennedy Center. Photo by Pat Benic/UPI | License Photo Feb. 21 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump approved an emergency declaration that will mobilize t»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 4h

Poles making uncertain financial decisions

A survey by SW Research for Smartney Grupa Oney shows that 80.2 percent of Poles do not feel fully confident about personal finance. Although most manage accounts, loans and savings, only 19.8 percent believe they have sufficient knowledge to make informed decisions. Many respondents admit partial »»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 4h

Problems in mining industry put 200,000 jobs at stake

Declining demand for coal is affecting not only Polish mines but also thousands of companies supplying equipment and services to the sector. In 2025, coal output fell to 42.8 million tons, down 1.2 million tons y/y, continuing a long term downward trend. Fewer mining operations mean fewer orders fo»»»

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Gulf News 4h

UAE thwarts terrorist cyber attacks targeting vital digital infrastructure

Abu Dhabi: The UAE Cybersecurity Council has announced that the national cyber system has successfully thwarted organised cyberattacks of a terrorist nature that targeted the country’s digital infrastructure and vital sectors in an attempt to destabilise the nation and disrupt essential services. I»»»

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BBC 4h

Nasa astronauts' moon mission likely to be delayed due to rocket issue

Nasa said that its early March launch day for its highly anticipated lunar mission would almost definitely be pushed back, after the agency spotted problems with the system's helium flow in safety checks. On Friday, the space agency said that its Artemis II mission, which would see astronauts sent »»»

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Daily News Egypt 4h

Residents evacuated to hotels following water pipe burst at Cairo Metro Line 4 station

Egypt’s Transport Minister Kamel al-Wazir said the safety of citizens and property is a “top priority” during an inspection of the Cairo Metro Line 4 project, following minor ground subsidence at a residential building near the Malek el-Saleh station site. The minister, accompanied by National Auth»»»

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Al Awsat 4h

The Saudi Riyal: Tracing Three Centuries from Diriyah’s Markets to Global Financial Icon

The history of the Saudi riyal is deeply intertwined with the evolution of the Saudi state, evolving from its early days as a fluctuating medium of exchange to its modern, regulated form through significant political, social, and economic transformations, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Saturday»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Abdullah Bin Zaid Islamic Center conducts tests for new reverts in Sheikh Jassim Noble Qur'an Contest

Doha: Abdullah Bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center of the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs (Awqaf) has conducted tests for new reverts within the 12th Sheikh Jassim bin Muhammad bin Thani Noble Qur'an Competition organised by Awqaf. The number of enrolled reverts in this branch re»»»

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Gulf News 4h

New rule: Saudi Arabia reverses restriction, allows foreign companies in government projects

Saudi Arabia has reversed its previous restriction and now permits government entities to contract with international companies and institutions that do not have a regional headquarters in the Kingdom. The move is designed to maintain spending efficiency while ensuring timely execution of strategic»»»

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BBC 4h

Trump administration fires Virginia prosecutor hours after judges appointed him

The Trump administration has fired a top prosecutor in Virginia just hours after judges hired him. A panel of judges announced on Friday that they had unanimously voted to appoint James W Hundley as the interim US Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia. Hours later, Deputy Attorney General T»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Senate Bill 1776 , filed by Senator Bong Go, proposes “National Reintegration Bill"

Senate Bill 1776, filed by Senator Christopher "Bong Go", seeks to institutionalise a comprehensive support system for Filipinos coming home after working abroad. The measure aims to ensure that government assistance does not stop when an OFW’s contract ends. Manila: Opposition Senator Christopher »»»

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Sputnik 5h

Trump Vows to Raise Global Tariff Rate to 15%

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that he will raise the global tariff rate on goods imported from all countries in response to what he sees as trading with the United States in bad faith to 15% from 10%. "I, as President of the United States of America, will be, ef»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Juventus end bad week with 2-0 loss against Como

Milan, Italy: Juventus blew their chance of climbing into the Champions League places in Serie A as they slumped to a 2-0 defeat at home to Como on Saturday. A win would have lifted Juve above fourth-placed Napoli but, Juventus, thrashed 5-2 at Galatasary in the first leg of the Champions League pl»»»

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Gulf News 5h

UAE tops Oman’s non-oil exports and re-exports in 2025

The United Arab Emirates ranked first among Oman’s trading partners in 2025 for non-oil exports, re-export activities, and merchandise imports, according to Oman’s National Centre for Statistics and Information. Data from the Oman News Agency (ONA) showed that UAE-bound non-oil exports exceeded RO »»»

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Al Awsat 5h

Trump Says He Will Raise US Global Tariff Rate from 10% to 15%

President Donald Trump said on Saturday he will raise temporary tariffs on almost all US imports from 10% to 15%, the maximum level allowed under the law, after the US Supreme Court struck down his previous tariff program as invalid. Trump had immediately announced a 10% across-the-board tariff on »»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 5h

PIE: €7.7 billion trade deficit in 2025; imports grew faster than exports

Poland recorded its first foreign trade deficit in two years in 2025, totaling 7.7 billion euro, according to the Polish Economic Institute. Exports rose by nearly 4 percent after a previous slowdown, but imports grew faster, by over 6 percent, driven by stronger domestic demand and rising deliveri»»»

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Al Awsat 5h

Saudi Arabia Joins Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence

Saudi Arabia has officially joined the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI), an initiative hosted by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development and originating from the G7, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Saturday. Represented by the Saudi Data and Artificial Intel»»»

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BBC 5h

Divers recover bodies of seven Chinese tourists from bottom of Lake Baikal

Russian authorities say divers have recovered the bodies of seven Chinese tourists and a Russian driver who died after their mini-bus plunged under the ice to the bottom of Lake Baikal in Siberia. Irkutsk regional Governor Igor Kobzev offered his "deepest condolences to the families and friends of »»»

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