It was supposed to last four years. It lasted just 399 days - 70 of them spent in caretaker status after the prime minister's own resignation. The cabinet of Rosen Zhelyazkov, Bulgaria's 105th government, came to power on January 16, 2025 promising stability after years of political paralysis, only»»»

US envoy Steve Witkoff said on Saturday that President Donald Trump is questioning why Iran has not "capitulated" in the face of Washington's military build-up aimed at pressuring them into a nuclear deal. The United States and Iran this week resumed Oman-mediated talks in Geneva aimed at averting »»»

Dubai: Motorists along one of the Dubai’s busiest corridor Hessa Street can soon expect a major improvement in traffic flow, shorter travel times, and smoother journeys, following the award of the Phase II contract for the Hessa Street Development project by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA).»»»

Turkish-German director Ilker Catak's film "Yellow ⁠Letters" – a ​drama about what happens to a ​marriage under extraordinary political pressure – was awarded the Berlin Film Festival's Golden Bear ​top ‌prize on Saturday ⁠night. Catak's film tells the story of a Turkish di»»»

In Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza, homes did more than burn. Some were shattered, others were levelled entirely, leaving no discernible trace of their former existence. Yet the ruin inflicted upon Gaza goes beyond the destruction of bricks and mortar. It swept away small leather satchels and plasti»»»

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

Ukraine seeks to create chaos, but Hungary cannot be blackmailed, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said earlier today at an anti-war rally in Békéscsaba, warning that “whoever bites us will break their teeth.” Speaking on the first day of the official campaign period for the April 12 parliamentary elect»»»

The arrest of a private driving school director in Bishkek has turned what authorities describe as a road-safety reform initiative into a broader debate over state control, corruption and the limits of public criticism in Kyrgyzstan. »»»

Albanian police fired tear gas and water cannon at protesters in Tirana on February 20 as opposition supporters clashed with security forces during a rally demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama. The protest »»»

Venezuela granted amnesty to 379 political prisoners, a lawmaker said Friday, a day after the National Assembly unanimously approved a long-awaited amnesty law to free hundreds of people imprisoned before the US toppling of former leader Nicolas Maduro. Venezuelan authorities have granted»»»

As President Donald Trump prepares for his key State of the Union address on Tuesday, the once unstoppable US leader finds himself weighed down by the Supreme Court decision to strike down his signature tariff policy amid souring public opinion over his immigration crackdown and failure to address »»»

The fatal beating of far-right activist Quentin Deranque in the final moments of a street brawl between ultranationalist and anti-fascist militants in Lyon has become a rallying cry for right-wing forces in France and beyond.  If police predictions come true, France’s third-largest city of Lyo»»»

At least 3,200 people marched in the southeastern city of Lyon on Saturday under heavy security in tribute to 23-year-old far-right activist Quentin Deranque, whose killing is blamed on the hard left. More arrests are possible as police investigate suspects behind Nazi salutes, racist slu»»»

Several hundreds joined a march organised by far-right groups on Saturday after a nationalist activist died from a beating in Lyon in an incident that highlighted a climate of deep political tensions ahead of next year's presidential vote. Reporting from Lyon, FRANCE 24's Olivia Bizot said the atmo»»»

A senior Ukrainian official said Kyiv is concentrating its negotiating efforts with Russia on achieving an unconditional ceasefire, while stressing the need for full international security guarantees to ensure that any future attack on Ukraine does not recur. He underscored that Russia’s demands to»»»

Ukrainian officials have developed a notorious reputation for their wildly inappropriate grasp of reality, including when it comes to sports. One would think the Paralympics is a celebration of the perseverance and triumph of athletes with disabilities – those who have spent years working tirelessl»»»

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

Salsa music pioneer Willie Colón, the trombonist and orchestra leader behind songs like El Malo, Oh, Qué Será, Talento de Televisión and Gitana, has died aged 75, US media reports. The Grammy nominated singer-songwriter "passed away peacefully" on Saturday morning "surrounded by his loving family",»»»

Dubai: As the United States expands its military posture across the Middle East, Iran has been steadily reinforcing its own war-readiness, combining military reconstruction, nuclear fortification, and internal security tightening — moves that analysts say reflect contingency planning rather than me»»»

There was a time when geography defined sovereignty. Power was measured in square kilometers, population counts, and military might. The larger the territory, the greater the influence. Yet in today’s rapidly transforming international order, that equation no longer holds. The new measure of power »»»

For decades, overseas Filipino workers have been called “modern-day heroes.” They have kept the Philippine economy afloat through remittances (up 3.3% to $35.634 billion in 2025, from $34.493 billion in 2024), sacrifice, and sheer grit. But when the contracts end and the "Balikbayan" boxes stop arr»»»

When Donald Trump gives his State of the Union address on Tuesday evening, he is expected to tout his policies from his first year back in the White House. But one thing likely won't get a mention: Project 2025. Just months before he won the 2024 presidential election, Trump publicly distanced hims»»»

KUWAIT, Feb 21 (KUNA) -- Arab and Islamic countries and organizations on Saturday voiced emphatic condemnation and extreme worry over remarks made by the US ambassador to Israeli occupation, in which he accepted its control over Arab lands, including the occupied West Bank.This came in a joint stat»»»

Protesters gather near Place Jean Jaures in Lyon, France, on Saturday during a march in tribute to 23-year-old student Quentin Debranque, who died after he was attacked during a far-right protest against a left-wing politician speaking at a university in Lyon on February 12. Photo by EPA/Firas Abdu»»»

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»»»

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. »»»

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»»»

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»»»

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,»»»

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»»»

Thiruvananthapuram: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday declared that Kerala will move forward on its own strength, shedding what he termed the "small Kerala" mindset and embracing the vision of a "Great Kerala". He said this while inaugurating the fifth International congress on Kerala stu»»»

Libyans have been enjoying Ramadan with feasts and fireworks -- but soaring prices, a devalued currency and political divisions have left many with little to celebrate. Fifteen years on from the fall of longtime leader Moammar al-Gaddafi, the country remains split between east and west, while short»»»

Donald Trump has announced that he is raising the 10% global tariff, imposed after the Supreme Court judgment, to 15%. The increase takes effect immediately. “I, as President of the United States of America, will be, effective immediately, raising the 10% Worldwide Tariff on Countries, many of whic»»»

The Bulgarian Social Democracy – EuroLeft party has decided to take part in the April 19 snap parliamentary elections in coalition with BSP – United Left. The decision was adopted at the party’s national conference held in Sofia on Saturday. The party also resolved that it “highly values” the parti»»»

Lebanon: An Israeli strike on Lebanon killed eight members of Hezbollah, an official from the group told AFP on Saturday, saying the attack hit a meeting the militants were holding far from Israel's border. The Israeli military said it targeted Hezbollah in the area, hours after it had announced st»»»

Berlin: Bundesliga club Werder Bremen have cancelled plans for a US tour, including a match in protest-hit Minneapolis, due in part to "political reasons", a spokesperson told AFP on Saturday. Bremen were in the process of planning a summer tour which was set to take place in May, with friendlies i»»»

Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) Krum Zarkov Saturday said that Bulgarian society "lives with a sense of having no alternative." He addressed a national conference of Bulgarian Social Democracy – EuroLeft, a partner in the BSP–United Left coalition. "Bulgarian society lives with a sense of having no»»»

Speaking at a press conference on Saturday, Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) leader Krum Zarkov said that they had given "a clear signal that the prophecies about the Bulgarian Socialist Party will not come true." "On the contrary, it is embarking on a path to restore its relevance," he noted, addin»»»

Alexander Tomov, chairperson of Bulgarian Social Democracy – EuroLeft, a partner in the BSP–United Left coalition, Saturday said that his party's goal is for the political entity around former president Rumen Radev and BSP-United Left to form the foundation of a future governing majority. Tomov spo»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah Military Media Mourns Martyrs Claimed by Israeli Aggression on Bekaa 21-02-2026 16:26 PM Hezbollah held a funeral procession in B»»»

US President Donald Trump has announced a new 10% global tariff after the Supreme Court struck down most of the earlier tariffs he had implemented. In a 6–3 decision on Friday, the highest court ruled that the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act does not give Trump the authority to imp»»»

The US plans for possible strikes on Iran are at an advanced stage, with options including targeting individual leaders and pursuing regime change, Reuters reported on Friday, citing unnamed American officials. The plans are being drawn up in case ongoing negotiations on Iran’s nuclear program fail»»»

Protesters hurled Molotov cocktails and launched fireworks at the prime minister’s office in the Albanian capital of Tirana during an anti-corruption rally on Friday. The protesters, led by members of the main opposition force, the Democratic Party, gathered in the small Balkan country’s capital, d»»»

Poland’s GDP per capita could reach UK levels by 2031–2032 and soon after catch up with Germany, reflecting strong domestic growth and Britain’s stagnation. Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Finance Minister Andrzej Domański promised this convergence within 5–6 years. However, commentators from the “»»»

SIMFEROPOL (Sputnik) - The Ukrainian armed forces struck a school in the city of Vasilievka in the Zaporozhye region on Saturday, damaging the facade and spraying school buses with shrapnel, Zaporozhye Governor Yevgeny Balitsky said. "The enemy has once again carried out a treacherous and cynical a»»»

Sitting across from commentator Tucker Carlson, United States Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee was presented with a map defined not by the 1967 borders, but by the ancient boundaries of the Old Testament. When asked if Israel maintains a divine right to territory stretching from the River Nile in»»»

The spokesperson for Iran’s Foreign Ministry strongly condemned the Israeli regime’s recent airstrikes on Lebanon, which targeted the Bekaa region and the Palestinian refugee camp of Ein el-Hilweh in Sidon. In a statement on Saturday, Esmaeil Baghaei denounced the attacks carried out yesterday and »»»

Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson says that the UK and its allies should deploy non-combat troops to Ukraine right now, to "flip a switch" in Russian President Vladimir Putin's head. Speaking exclusively to Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg alongside the former head of the military, Adm Sir Tony Radak»»»

Share: Trump’s supporters could support military action against Iran if it is decisive and limited , but prefer focus on the economy, inflation and jobs ahead of midterm election WASHINGTON- President Donald Trump has pushed the United States to the brink of war with Iran even as aides urge him to »»»