Al Awsat 3m

Yemen Presidential Leadership Council Vows to Confront Saboteurs

After elements loyal to what was known as the Southern Transitional Council attempted to storm the presidential palace in Aden, Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council said it would not tolerate chaos in the city or across the southern provinces, accusing regional forces of involvement in suspiciou»»»

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Al Awsat 3m

Board of Peace Pledges on Gaza Face Test of Implementation on the Ground

The first meeting of the Board of Peace, chaired by US President Donald Trump and attended by Arab and Israeli representatives in the absence of the Palestinian Authority, set out ambitious goals but left key issues unresolved. Washington distilled its priorities into two tracks: funding the recons»»»

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Gulf News 57m

French president Macron wraps Up India visit with Dhurandhar title track

Dubai: It was clear that the ever-suave French President Emmanuel Macron, or at least his team, had a finger firmly on India’s pop-culture pulse. Instead of issuing a formal closing statement, he wrapped up his recent India visit with a highlight reel set to the viral track from Dhurandhar, the pol»»»

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BBC 3h

At least 10 killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon - state media

At least 10 people have been killed in Israeli air strikes on eastern Lebanon, according to state media. A senior Hezbollah official was among those killed, the Iranian-backed militant group said in a statement. Israel's military said it was targeting sites that belonged to the group in the Bekaa V»»»

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BNE 3h

Pakistan: a fragile economic calm after crisis

Pakistan has stepped back from the brink of economic collapse a note from Capital Economics suggests. Foreign exchange reserves have been rebuilt, inflation has eased, the current account is broadly balanced and the fiscal position has strengthened markedly. Yet weak growth and fractious domestic p»»»

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BNE 3h

Indonesia’s GDP puzzle raises fresh data integrity questions

The acceleration in Indonesia’s GDP growth in Q4 sits uneasily with other activity indicators, which suggest the economy lost momentum towards the end of last year, a note from Capital Economics says. With the government intent on lifting growth to 8% and signs that the national accounts may have b»»»

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DW 4h

Trump ends some tariffs, imposes new 10% global one

BusinessUnited States of AmericaTrump ends some tariffs, imposes new 10% global oneSean Sinico | Jon Shelton with AFP, APAfter suffering a loss at the Supreme Court, US President Donald Trump has ended the tariffs declared illegal, but he has also announced a new 10% global duty. https://p.dw.com/p»»»

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DW 4h

Trump ends some tariffs, imposes new global one

BusinessUnited States of AmericaTrump ends some tariffs, imposes new global oneSean Sinico | Jon Shelton with AFP, APAfter suffering a loss at the Supreme Court, US President Donald Trump has ended the tariffs declared illegal, but he has also announced a new 10% global duty. https://p.dw.com/p/599»»»

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BBC 4h

Trump lashes out at Supreme Court justices over tariffs ruling

US President Donald Trump lashed out in unusually personal terms against the six Supreme Court justices who handed him one of the biggest setbacks of his second term in office by striking down the administration's global tariffs. The court's Friday ruling was "deeply disappointing". The justices wh»»»

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BBC 5h

Killing of nationalist student leaves French far left in deep trouble as elections loom

Is the far left about to replace the far right as the pariah of French politics? The question is inescapable following the killing in Lyon of nationalist student Quentin Deranque by suspected far-left militants. Deranque was killed on 12 February after a small university protest by far-right femini»»»

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Kuna 6h

Trump slams Supreme Court ruling voiding emergency tariffs, vows "stronger alternatives"

WASHINGTON, Feb 20 (KUNA) -- US President Donald Trump described a Supreme Court ruling invalidating tariffs he imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) as "disgraceful," asserting he has "stronger alternatives" and announcing plans to introduce a 10 percent global tari»»»

BBC 7h

Trump says he is considering limited military strike on Iran

US President Donald Trump has said he is considering a limited military strike on Iran in order to pressure its leaders to agree a deal to curb the nuclear programme. The president made the remark in response to a question from a journalist hours after officials had suggested the possibility of a s»»»

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RT 8h

The Windsor taboo breaks: What the UK royal arrest means

February 19, 2026, will undoubtedly enter British history. Whether it will also come to be seen as a marker of the British Empire’s final unraveling remains an open question. That discussion can wait. For now, the facts themselves are striking enough. At eight o’clock on Thursday morning, Andrew Mo»»»

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RT 8h

Venezuela enacts political amnesty law

Venezuela’s interim president, Delcy Rodriguez, has enacted an amnesty law meant to grant immediate clemency to individuals jailed for participating in political unrest. The law, signed on Thursday, had been formally proposed by Rodriguez in January, weeks after she was appointed interim president.»»»

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UPI 8h

Poll: 62% oppose ICE's tactics in immigration efforts - UPI.com

Tens of thousands of people march through downtown Minneapolis as they protest the federal government's immigration enforcement surge in Minneapolis on Jan. 30. A new poll shows that most Americans believe President Donald Trump has gone too far in his immigration efforts. Photo by Craig Lassig/UPI»»»

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UPI 10h

Peru's interim president continues on trial one day after taking office - UPI.com

Newspaper front pages feature Peru's new interim president Jose Maria Balcazar in Lima on Thursday. Congress elected Balcazar as the new interim president during an extraordinary session. But he is also on trial for financial irregularities. Photo by Paolo Aguilar/EPA Feb. 20 (UPI) -- Peru's interi»»»

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DW 10h

Trump tariffs struck down: What's his plan now?

TradeUnited States of AmericaTrump tariffs struck down: What's his plan now? Timothy RooksThe US Supreme Court has ruled that most of the president's tariffs are unconstitutional because of how he implemented them. But the administration is prepared to reinstate them, starting with a 10% temporary »»»

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Al Awsat 12h

Trump to Travel to China Next Month, with US Trade Policy in Focus

US President Donald Trump will travel to China from March 31 to April 2 for a highly anticipated meeting between the world's two biggest economies, following the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Trump's sweeping tariffs against imported goods. A White House official confirmed the trip on Friday»»»

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Tanjug 12h

Serbia, Angola hold political consultations

BELGRADE - State Secretary at the Serbian MFA Damjan Jovic and Angolan State Secretary for International Cooperation Domingos Lopes led political consultations between the Serbian and Angolan MFAs on Friday, confirming the friendly relations between the two countries and expressing readiness to adv»»»

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UPI 12h

Trump says he's considering limited strikes on Iran amid nuclear talks - UPI.com

President Donald Trump speaks during a Governors Working Breakfast in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Friday. He told a reporter he's considering limited military strikes on Iran. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Feb. 20 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump said »»»

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France24 12h

French interior minister pledges tight security at rally for slain far-right activist

French police will be out in force at a weekend rally for slain far-right activist Quentin Deranque, the interior minister said Friday, as the country seeks to contain anger over the fatal beating blamed on the hard left. His death has fomented tensions ahead of municipal elections next month »»»

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France24 12h

UK police search property of ex-prince Andrew as royals reel from arrest

UK police on Friday searched properties belonging to the British royals for a second day after the sensational arrest of disgraced ex-prince Andrew tipped the British monarchy into crisis. Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested and later released as police probe misconduct claims over»»»

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France24 12h

Talking Europe - 'We will be able to defend Ukraine' thanks to EU loan: Ambassador Vsevolod Chentsov

As part of FRANCE 24’s and Talking Europe’s coverage of the fourth anniversary of the war in Ukraine, we host veteran diplomat Vsevolod Chentsov, Ukraine’s ambassador to the European Union. He highlights the critical assistance the EU is providing for the country’s military, budgetary, and energy n»»»

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DW 12h

Trump tariffs struck down: What's his backup plan?

TradeUnited States of AmericaTrump tariffs struck down: What's his backup plan? Timothy RooksIn a much-anticipated decision, the US Supreme Court has ruled that most of the president's tariffs are unconstitutional because of how he implemented them. But the administration is prepared to reinstate t»»»

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Kathimerini 12h

Greece rejects Ukrainian request to extradite former pro-Russian city councilor

Greece has rejected a Ukrainian request to extradite a former pro-Russian city councilor wanted on an international warrant for alleged fraud involving municipal real estate, ruling that he would face safety risks if returned to his war-torn country. The 54-year-old, a former city councilor in Odes»»»

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BNE 12h

Venezuela passes amnesty law but excludes opposition leaders

Venezuela's parliament passed amnesty legislation on February 19 by unanimous vote, potentially freeing hundreds of individuals imprisoned for political opposition to the regime of deposed president Nicolas Maduro. But the measure explicitly excludes those accused of promoting foreign military inte»»»

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Al Awsat 13h

Iran’s Khamenei Faces Gravest Crisis of His Rule as US Strike Force Gathers

Ali Khamenei has crushed unrest and survived foreign pressure before but, with his envoys racing to avert threatened American airstrikes through ongoing talks, Iran's Supreme Leader faces the gravest crisis of his 36-year rule. An embittered population toils under a sanctions-hit economy. Huge prot»»»

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Gulf News 13h

Why the Supreme Court ruled Trump’s sweeping tariffs illegal: Key points explained

The US Supreme Court ruled Friday that President Donald Trump exceeded his authority by imposing a broad set of tariffs that disrupted global trade. The six-three conservative-majority decision blocked a key economic tool Trump used to pursue his agenda. The court found that the International Emerg»»»

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Al Awsat 13h

US Strikes on Iran Could Target Individual Leaders, Officials Say

US military planning on Iran has reached an advanced stage with options including targeting individuals as part of an attack and even pursuing regime change in Tehran, if ordered by President Donald Trump, two US officials told Reuters. The military options are the latest signs that the United Stat»»»

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DW 13h

Trump tariffs struck down: What's his backup plan?

TradeUnited States of AmericaTrump tariffs struck down: What's his backup plan? Timothy RooksIn a much-anticipated decision, the US Supreme Court has ruled that most of the president's tariffs are unconstitutional because of how he implemented them. But the administration is prepared to reinstate t»»»

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Al Awsat 13h

Israel Army Says on ‘Defensive Alert’ Regarding Iran but No Change to Public Guidelines

The Israeli army said it was on "defensive alert" as the United States threatens potential military action against Iran, but insisted there were no changes in its guidelines for the public. "We are closely monitoring regional developments and are aware of the public discourse concerning Iran. The (»»»

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RT 13h

US advised Ukrainian anti-corruption agents on busting Zelensky ‘allies’

Washington provided direct input to a Ukrainian anti-graft investigation that rocked Kiev last November, according to a report to the US Congress. Charges against businessman Timur Mindich over an alleged kickback scheme at the state nuclear firm Energoatom triggered a political uproar, forcing a c»»»

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DW 13h

Trump sweeping tariffs struck down: What happens next?

TradeUnited States of AmericaTrump sweeping tariffs struck down: What happens next? Timothy RooksIn a much-anticipated decision, the US Supreme Court has ruled that most of the president's tariffs are unconstitutional because of how he implemented them. But the administration has a backup plan. htt»»»

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Gulf News 13h

Arrested and released: What now for UK’s ex-prince Andrew?

London: Britain’s former prince Andrew was arrested and released under investigation in a day of drama. What is he being probed for? Could he be jailed? And what next? What is the probe?British police are investigating Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor - who was stripped of his royal titles last year over»»»

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Sputnik 14h

Massive Losses Leave Ukraine’s Front Lines Thin and Forces Scattered

One and a half million troops in irrecoverable losses since 2022 is dire for Ukraine, Vladimir Evseev, military expert and head of the department at the Institute of CIS Countries, told Sputnik. "Ukraine currently has about a million in its mobilization reserve. But first, the quality is declining,»»»

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The Peninsula 14h

Azam dropped for scoring too slowly: Pakistan coach Hesson

Colombo: Batting great Babar Azam was dropped for Pakistan's final T20 World Cup group game against Namibia for scoring too slowly, said head coach Mike Hesson on Friday. Azam, who is the highest run-scorer in T20 international history with 4,571 runs, was left out for the must-win game against Nam»»»

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Naharnet 14h

Supreme Court strikes down Trump's sweeping tariffs

The Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump's far-reaching global tariffs on Friday, handing him a significant loss on an issue crucial to his economic agenda. The 6-3 decision centers on tariffs imposed under an emergency powers law, including the sweeping "reciprocal" tariffs he levied o»»»

Naharnet 14h

Saudi Arabia may have uranium enrichment under proposed deal with US

Saudi Arabia could have some form of uranium enrichment within the kingdom under a proposed nuclear deal with the United States, congressional documents and an arms control group suggest, raising proliferation concerns as an atomic standoff between Iran and America continues. U.S. Presidents Donald»»»

Naharnet 14h

Quint mulling election postponement as power shift unlikely

The ambassadors of the five-nation group -- consisting of the United States, France, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Egypt, are seriously considering the possibility of postponing the Lebanese parliamentary elections, al-Joumhouria newspaper reported Friday. The daily said it has learned from a senior off»»»

The Peninsula 15h

Turkiye ready to send troops to Gaza's ISF: Turkish FM

Ankara: Turkish Foreign Minister, Hakan Fidan said Turkiye is ready to send troops to Gaza as part of the International Stabilization Force (ISF). Speaking after attending the Peace Council meeting on behalf of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Fidan highlighted discussions on Gaza's reconstruction, »»»

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Naharnet 15h

Reform Ministry, UNESCO, and AUB launch youth policymaking initiative

The Ministry of State for Administrative Reform; the American University of Beirut (AUB), through its Business Practice and Policy Initiative at the Suliman S. Olayan School of Business; and the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Regional Office in Beirut; an»»»

Sputnik 15h

US Threatens Retaliation If EU Restricts Access to Its Arms Market - Reports

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The administration of US President Donald Trump is threatening European Union countries with retaliatory measures if they restrict access of US arms manufacturers to the European market, Western media reported, citing a document containing details of Washington's consultation»»»

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Al Manar 15h

Zionist Circles: US Attack on Iran May Lead to World War

As the Israeli analysts and circles continued observing the developments of the nuclear talks between the Iran and the United States, they considered that President is merely gaining the imminent war legitimacy. The ten-day ultimatum indicates the failure of the Iranian-US negotiations, the Zionist»»»

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UPI 15h

RFK Jr.'s public health shakeups turning vaccine makers away - UPI.com

Shakeups in the United States’ top health agencies, led by Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, are making the process of developing vaccines more difficult to navigate as some developers are reevaluating investing in late-stage trials. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Pho»»»

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RT 15h

Legacy media is covering up for transgender murderers

Within hours of the third-worst mass shooting in Canadian history, the mainstream legacy media has once again gone to great lengths to cover up the real identity of the shooter. On February 10, residents of Tumbler Ridge, a remote town in British Columbia, Canada were left reeling from a shooting s»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 15h

In First Interview as Head of State, Iliana Iotova Speaks on Plans to Run for Full Term as President, New Cabinet, Election Code Revisions Veto, Global Issues

On Friday morning, President Iliana Iotova sat down for what was her first interview as head of State on the morning programme of bTV. It was a wide-ranging interview in which she took questions about her plans to run for a full term as President, her expectations about the newly formed caretaker C»»»

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Al Manar 16h

IRGC Intel Chief: 10 Foreign Services Behind Iran Recent Riots - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe IRGC Intel Chief: 10 Foreign Services Behind Iran Recent Riots 20-02-2026 15:06 PM The head of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) I»»»

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Tanjug 16h

Mesarovic, Uzbek deputy PM discuss expansion of bilateral cooperation

TASHKENT - Serbian Deputy PM and Minister of Economy Adrijana Mesarovic on Friday continued a working visit to Uzbekistan with a meeting with Uzbek Deputy PM and Minister of Investments and Foreign Trade Jamshid Khodaev. In an Instagram post, Mesarovic wrote it had been one of the most constructive»»»

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RT 16h

The heads of France and Italy have clashed over the death of a right-wing activist in France

French President Emmanuel Macron has pushed back against comments by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni regarding the killing of French right-wing activist Quentin Deranque. A mathematics student, Deranque died of his injuries on Saturday following a brawl between rival groups in the southeaster»»»

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BNE 16h

EU calls emergency meeting after Hungary and Slovakia halt diesel supplies to Ukraine amid Druzhba pipeline dispute

The European Commission has convened an extraordinary meeting of its Oil Coordination Group for February 25, following a halt in diesel deliveries from Hungary and Slovakia to Ukraine and threats that they could cut off electricity and gas supplies if repairs to the Druzhba pipeline are not complet»»»

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