Kannur Kerala Health Minister Veena George was injured as opposition student activists, protesting against her, clashed with police at the Kannur railway station, forcing her to cancel her onward journey and seek medical treatment. The minister had arrived at the Kannur railway station to board the»»»

The Lebanese Presidency has not received any warnings suggesting that Israel will attack Lebanon’s infrastructure if Hezbollah backs Iran militarily, a minister close to President Joseph Aoun said. “The Lebanese Presidency received reassurances through Speaker Nabih Berri that Hezbollah will not in»»»

An Israeli official has reportedly denied a claim by Lebanese Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji that Israel would target civilian infrastructure across Lebanon if Hezbollah decided to support Iran in a possible war, threatened by U.S. President Donald Trump. The official told Al-Arabiya news channel T»»»

WASHINGTON - The executive director of the US National Energy Dominance Council Jarrod Agen, with whom Serbian FM Marko Djuric has met in Washington, said he and Djuric had worked together to quickly find a solution for the Serbian oil company NIS that had helped both Serbia and the US. NIS is unde»»»

Pope Leo XIV will visit four African nations in April, including Algeria, on what will be his third international trip since his election last year, the Vatican said Wednesday. The official papal visit to Algeria and to Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea and Angola in Central Africa will take place from A»»»

Iran pushed back Wednesday against US President Donald Trump's pressure tactics ahead of critical talks in Geneva over Tehran's nuclear program, alternating between calling his remarks “big lies” to saying negotiations may yield an agreement through “honorable diplomacy.” The remarks by two Iranian»»»

Tribune News Network Doha As the Holy Month of Ramadan approaches, Hilton Doha The Pearl is preparing to welcome guests with a refined and immersive experience titled “Layali Al Louloua.” Designed as more than a traditional Iftar and Suhoor offering, the concept transforms the hotel into a complete»»»

Brussels, Belgium: The EU has imposed tighter border controls on imports of a baby milk ingredient from China after it was singled out as the source of a major contamination scare, according to a text published Wednesday. The toxin cereulide, which can cause nausea and diarrhoea, was first detected»»»

Bulgaria is positioning itself as a central hub for the distribution of American liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Ukraine and the broader region, signaling a potential shift in Southeastern and Central Europe’s energy landscape, BGNES reports. This became evident during the participation of Acting Mi»»»

Iran pushed back Wednesday against U.S. President Donald Trump's pressure tactics ahead of critical talks in Geneva over Tehran's nuclear program, alternating between calling his remarks "big lies" to saying negotiations may yield an agreement through "honorable diplomacy." The remarks by two Irani»»»

President Donald Trump delivered his longest speech to Congress - lasting one hour 47 minutes - and told US lawmakers that the "country is winning again" as he touted his administration's achievements. The US economy and affordability were key themes in the address - which was the longest in decade»»»

Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Mohamed Farid underscored the importance of continuing cooperation with Norway’s Scatec in the coming phase, in a way that reinforces Egypt’s position as a leading destination for investment in sustainability and green transition projects and contributes to »»»

WASHINGTON - Serbian FM Marko Djuric, who is on a working visit to Washington, met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday, and noted that they worked together to make 2026 a truly great year for Serbia-US relations. "Always a pleasure to see Marco Rubio as we work together to make 2026 a»»»

NEPI Rockcastle NV, Europe’s third largest listed retail real estate company by portfolio value (€8.2 billion), achieved its highest-ever distributable earnings of €441 million, up 6.7% on the prior year, and net operating income (NOI) of €618 million, an 11.2% increase. The record results were dri»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, chaired today at noon the regular Cabinet meeting. Following the meeting, Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs HE Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi said that t»»»

Doha, Qatar: This Ramadan, a vibrant lineup of activities is set to enrich both your health and spiritual wellbeing. As the weekend approaches, there is something for everyone to experience the essence of the holy month of Ramadan such as engaging community gatherings and energising wellness sessio»»»

The EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation (the “FSR”) has applied since 12 July 2023. It expands the European Commission’s powers to address distortions of competition caused by financial support granted by non-EU governments. Before the FSR, foreign subsidies could mostly be granted freely to companies »»»

Doha, Qatar: QatarEnergy has awarded the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract for the onshore LNG plant of the North Field West (NFW) project, a key component of the world’s largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) expansion, and the last in a series of expansion projects that will »»»

Dubai: Capital.com, a global fintech group operating in the regulated online trading sector, today published its 2025 trading platform activity summary, reporting $3.42 trillion in client trading volume for the year. The group reported that the Middle East accounted for approximately 50% of total a»»»

The Chairman of Brega Oil Marketing Company, Fouad Balrahim, announced the resumption of registration for the second phase of the cooking gas cylinder distribution system. Citizens can register for a new gas cylinder after they register using their National ID Number which must be linked to their m»»»

Dubai: Al Ansari Exchange, a leading outward personal remittance and foreign exchange company in the UAE and a subsidiary of Al Ansari Financial Services, marked its 60th anniversary during Ramadan, celebrating six decades of financial leadership and regional expansion. The milestone was commemorat»»»

Tokyo: Japanese researchers have unveiled a robot monk powered by AI that they say can dispense spiritual advice and maybe one day ease shortages of its human counterparts. Trained on even the most esoteric Buddhist scriptures, the University of Kyoto says the machine can answer sensitive questions»»»

BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.4200 dinars for one euro on Wednesday, which is a slight change relative to Tuesday, the National Bank of Serbia said. The dinar is steady against the euro m-o-m, down by 0.2 pct y-o-y and down by 0.1 pct relative »»»

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic met on Wednesday in Belgrade with the EU special envoy for the Belgrade-Pristina dialogue Peter Sorensen to discuss the current course of the dialogue and its resumption with more active EU engagement, with special focus on the position of Kosovo-Metohi»»»

The Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) said that the UK and France are preparing to transfer nuclear weapons to Ukraine. The release of information by the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) regarding the potential transfer of nuclear weapons to Ukraine should nullify even the very i»»»

Oil prices edged higher on Wednesday, as investors weighed the threat of military conflict between the US and Iran that could disrupt supply and a big build in US crude inventories. Brent futures were up 6 cents at $70.83 per barrel at 0957 GMT. WTI futures rose 4 cents to $65.67 per barrel. Brent »»»

The CIA has published a plea to potential informants in Iran with guidance on how to securely contact the organization as tensions between Washington and Tehran approach a critical juncture. The two-minute video published Tuesday provides detailed technical instructions for establishing contact, re»»»

Prof. Antoniya Dimova, Dr. Petar Gribnev and Vladimir Afenliev have been appointed Deputy Ministers of Health, the Ministry said on its website on Wednesday. Dimova will coordinate and oversee healthcare system policies in the Budget and Finance, European Coordination and International Cooperation,»»»

Emperor penguins shed all their feathers once a year, a precarious ritual that may have become deadly as climate change pushes them into shrinking patches of Antarctic sea ice, researchers said Wednesday. The flightless birds molt during summer, relying on stored fat to survive for several weeks un»»»

Türkiye is ‌evaluating all aspects of potential measures that may be taken in the event of a conflict between its neighbor Iran and the United States, a Turkish diplomatic source told Reuters on Wednesday. Iran and the United States resumed negotiations earlier this month as Washington builds up mi»»»

Paris, France: Emperor penguins shed all their feathers once a year, a precarious ritual that may have become deadly as climate change pushes them into shrinking patches of Antarctic sea ice, researchers said Wednesday. The flightless birds moult during summer, relying on stored fat to survive for »»»

A Cabinet of Ministers’ resolution introducing amendments to the pilot project Online School Tunguch has been submitted for public discussion. The document clarifies the institution’s functions and expands its educational capabilities as part of the digitalization of school education. Under the dra»»»

Dubai: Indian federal Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has ordered action against a Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) Director after an internal office order detailing elaborate protocol arrangements for his proposed visit to Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh triggered a controversy. Governm»»»

In a declaration in Parliament on the occasion of the 4th year since the start of Russia's war of aggression in Ukraine, Vazrazhdane blamed the war on Ukraine and called the country "a geopolitical anti-Russian project". Leader Kostadin Kostadinov said the war "was provoked by the policy of Ukraine»»»

Former Norwegian Prime Minister Thorbjorn Jagland was hospitalized last week after a suicide attempt, days after being charged with gross corruption over his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, Norwegian outlet iNyheter has claimed. Citing a “rock-solid source,” iNyheter wrote that Jagl»»»

Manila: Philippine protesters took to the streets Wednesday on the 40th anniversary of the fall of dictator Ferdinand Marcos Sr, aiming their anger at a corruption scandal under his son's current administration. At a pair of protests barely a kilometre (0.6 miles) apart, demonstrators braved a scor»»»

Deputies of the Zhogorku Kenesh (Parliament) of Kyrgyzstan have approved changes in the leadership of two parliamentary committees following a vote. Suyunbek Omurzakov has been appointed chair of the Committee on Judicial and Legal Affairs, Law and Order, Combatting Crime and Corruption. Gulkan Mol»»»

Dubai: In a strong message on the responsible use of technology, Pope Leo XIV has warned priests against relying on artificial intelligence (AI) to prepare their homilies. During a closed-door dialogue with clergy of the Diocese of Rome, the Pope has addressed the growing role of AI and the interne»»»

Speaking to reporters in Parliament’s lobby on Wednesday, Continue the Change Chair Assen Vassilev said a protest would be held on Wednesday evening in front of the Sofia Palace of Justice to call on the Supreme Judicial Council to “stop tearing meniscuses and start doing the job it is paid more th»»»

No powers have been assigned to the non-governmental organization National Protected Areas Control Agency (NPACA) by the General Directorate Border Police (GDBP), the directorate reported on Wednesday. Border Police added that they have no agreements for joint activities with NPACA. However, the GD»»»

DUBAI As Washington amasses formidable military firepower across the Middle East and a crucial round of nuclear talks in Geneva, anxiety is once again threading through daily life in Iran — not only in political corridors, but around kitchen tables, shop counters and sleepless bedrooms.\ Iran and t»»»

Referring to the repetition of false claims about Iran’s nuclear program and other issues related to the country, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei stated that professional liars are adept at creating the “illusion of truth.” Baghaei lashed out against the United States and the Zionist »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Inflation in Russia decreased to 5.6% in 2025, and the authorities will continue to work on it, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said on Wednesday. "Inflation remained one of the major challenges for the country. Thanks to the joint measures of the Bank of Russia and the »»»

Lead Ukrainian negotiator Rustem Umerov will meet with US envoy Steve Witkoff in Geneva on Thursday, Kyiv has announced, ahead of fresh trilateral talks with Russia expected in early March. The meetings are the latest round of negotiations spearheaded by US President Donald Trump that so far have f»»»

Dubai: Aston Martin Lagonda said on Wednesday it will cut up to 20% of its workforce and has agreed to sell the branding rights to its Formula One team, as the British luxury carmaker grapples with mounting losses, US import tariffs and weak demand in China. Sign up for our daily business newslette»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe An Israeli enemy force consisting of a Namer armored personnel carrier and a number of soldiers advanced from Al-Hamams hill towards Al-Amr»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ): ‘Israel’ was responsible for two in three of these killings, driving the total number to 129 killed»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Record 129 Journalists Killed in 2025, ‘Israel’ Responsible for Two-Thirds of Deaths: CPJ 25-02-2026 12:02 PM Palestinian journalist during»»»

Barranquilla, Colombia: FIFA boss Gianni Infantino told AFP on Tuesday he was "very reassured" about Mexico's hosting of games in the football World Cup, in his first comments on the violence triggered by the killing of a drug cartel leader. "Very reassured, everything's good. It's going to be spec»»»

HOME SCENE Bulgarian National TV (BNT) reported on Tuesday that the Sofia City Prosecution Office has ordered a preliminary check into the actions of caretaker Interior Minister Emil Dechev following three reports alleging pressure on investigators working on the Petrohan–Okolchitsa case, the prose»»»