Oman’s Foreign Minister: Thursday’s round of negotiations between Iran and the US concluded with significant progress reported - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Caretaker Foreign Minister Neynsky Explains US Aircraft Deployment at Sofia Airport During Parliamentary Hearing
Caretaker Foreign Minister Nadezhda Neynsky said during her parliamentary hearing on Thursday, that the deployment of US military aircraft at Sofia airport is not related to current or planned military operations. The hearing is at the request of the Vazrazhdane parliamentary group. On February 19,»»»
Canada says India no longer linked to violent crime ahead of Carney trip
Canada says it believes India is not currently linked to violent crimes or threats on Canadian soil — a shift in tone after accusing New Delhi of carrying out an extrajudicial killing of a Sikh separatist in Canada in 2023. "I think we could say we're confident that that activity is not continuing,»»»
India thrash Zimbabwe in T20 World Cup, S.Africa into semi-finals
Chennai: Defending champions India thrashed Zimbabwe by 72 runs in their Super Eights T20 World Cup match on Thursday, a result that guaranteed South Africa a place in the semi-finals. India posted a mammoth 256-4 and then restricted Zimbabwe to 184-6 in Chennai to make their clash with West Indies»»»
Poland pushes back on China
Poland plans to press China to open its market to Polish goods as trade imbalances deepen, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski said during a parliamentary speech outlining foreign policy priorities. He said relations with China should benefit both sides, but warned that War»»»
France names new culture minister in mini-reshuffle
The French presidency on Thursday named four new ministers including Catherine Pegard as the new culture minister in a mini-reshuffle. Pegard, a former magazine editor and head of Versailles palace, takes over from Rachida Dati, a conservative who left the post to campaign to become mayor of Paris »»»
Regional Minister Participates in High-Level Conference of EU Eastern Border Regions
"I am here to save European funds and investments during a period of a provisional budget," caretaker Regional Development and Public Works Minister Angelina Boneva said in Brussels, quoted by her ministry's press office on Thursday. Boneva took part in a high-level conference of eastern border reg»»»
Egyptian President discusses regional developments with Sudanese Prime Minister
Cairo: Egyptian President, Abdel Fattah el-Sisi met on Thursday with Sudanese Prime Minister, Kamil Idris, who is currently visiting Cairo, to discuss the latest developments in Sudan as well as regional issues. During the meeting, both sides stressed the importance of continued coordination and co»»»
Trump vs the Supreme Court: How the tariff ruling could turn his presidency lame-duck
The constant change of scenery in President Donald Trump’s America has trained observers not to overreact to each new sensation from across the Atlantic. Yesterday’s battles fade quickly, replaced by fresh headlines. Against that backdrop, it is tempting to dismiss Trump’s latest clash with the US »»»
World Economic Forum Head Steps Down Over Epstein Links
World Economic Forum head Børge Brende said Thursday that he is stepping down after facing pressure over his contacts with the late US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Brende, a former Norwegian foreign minister, said in a statement that he had decided “after careful consideration” to step down as pre»»»
World Economic Forum CEO Børge Brende resigns; Jeffrey Epstein probe concludes - UPI.com
World Economic Forum CEO and President Børge Brende, pictured here in 2014, has resigned upon completion of an independent investigation of his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. File Photo by David Silpa/UPI | License Photo Feb. 26 (UPI) -- Børge Brende resigned his position as president and CEO of the Worl»»»
U.S. authorizes resale of Venezuelan oil to Cuba for private sector - UPI.com
A loaded oil tanker tanker enters Matanzas Bay off Havana, Cuba, on February 16 and docks near the city’s energy logistics port amid ongoing U.S. energy sanctions on the island. Russia has been sending fuel considered to be aid. Photo By EPA Feb. 26 (UPI) -- The U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Contro»»»
Russia’s S-500 Prometey: The Death Knell for British and French Nuclear ICBMs
Russian missile defenses are becoming increasingly sophisticated and may render British and French nuclear weapons ineffective, states the UK-based defense think tank RUSI. "The nuclear forces of the UK and France consist of strategic submarines armed with intercontinental ballistic missiles that a»»»
Al-Shaibani discusses with European delegation level of diplomatic representation
Damascus, Feb.26 (SANA) Foreign and Expatriates Minister, Asaad Hassan Al-Shaibani, received Thursday a diplomatic delegation from the European Union, headed by Rosa Maria Gheli, Director of the Middle East and North Africa Department at the European External Action Service.Talks during the meeting»»»
Instagram to alert parents if teens search for self-harm and suicide content
Parents using Instagram's child supervision tools will soon receive alerts if their teen repeatedly searches for suicide or self-harm related terms on the platform. It is the first time parent company Meta will proactively alert parents to searches by their child on Instagram for harmful material, »»»
In photos: Benjamin Netanyahu welcomes Narendra Modi to Israel - All Photos - UPI.com
By Wade SheridanIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu welcomes Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Israel, where Modi he spoke at the Knesset in Jerusalem on Wednesday. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (C) speaks adjacent to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Knesset in Jeru»»»
Parliament Obliges PM to Participate in Hearing on US Military Aircraft at Sofia Airport
On Thursday, Parliament obliged caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov to participate in a hearing on the US military aircraft at Sofia Airport and on tensions in the Middle East. The proposal was made by There Is Such a People (TISP) Floor Leader Toshko Yordanov, who suggested that Gurov's particip»»»
Caretaker Minister Neynsky Explains US Aircraft Deployment at Sofia Airport During Parliamentary Hearing
Caretaker Foreign Minister Nadezhda Neynsky said during her parliamentary hearing on Thursday, that the deployment of US military aircraft at Sofia airport is not related to current or planned military operations. The hearing is at the request of the Vazrazhdane parliamentary group. On February 19,»»»
Linking US Aircraft Presence at Sofia Airport to Non-NATO Operations Is Speculation, Says Defence Minister
Any attempt to link the presence of US aircraft on Bulgarian territory to operations outside NATO plans is speculation, caretaker Defence Minister Atanas Zapryanov said during a parliamentary hearing on Thursday. The hearing concerned US military aircraft currently stationed at Sofia Airport, tensi»»»
Brothers. both politicians, convicted of arranging Marielle Franco murder in 2018 - UPI.com
1 of 2 | A pair of brothers who were prominent Brazilian politicians have been convicted in the 2018 murder of Rio de Janeiro councilor Marielle Franco. File Photo by Mario Vasconcellos/EPA-EFE Feb. 26 (UPI) -- A pair of brothers who were prominent Brazilian politicians have been convicted in the 2»»»
Russia denies setting any timeline for settlement with Ukraine
Moscow: Russia on Thursday denied setting any final timeline for settling with Ukraine. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Moscow has specific objectives it is working to accomplish, stressing that Russia is not setting a deadline for settling with Ukraine, but rather focusing on ta»»»
Velizar Shalamanov Appointed Deputy Foreign Minister
Velizar Shalamanov has been appointed Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs by order of caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov, the Ministry said on Thursday. Shalamanov has extensive professional experience in the field of defence and national security. He served as minister of defence in 2014 and as »»»
Havana says four gunmen killed on US speedboat were trying to 'infiltrate' Cuba
Cuba said on Thursday that 10 gunmen on a Florida-registered speed boat who opened fire on the Caribbean nation's coastguard had "intended to carry out an infiltration for the purposes of terrorism". The Cuban coastguard on Thursday said it killed four people and wounded six more on the vessel, whi»»»
Hillary Clinton to testify in US House panel's Epstein probe: What to expect?
Former US secretary of state Hillary Clinton is to testify behind closed doors Thursday (February 26) before a congressional committee investigating the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell. FRANCE 24's Jessica Le Masurier tells us more.»»»
45 days to election: Poll shows a significant Tisza lead, Orbán puts soldiers on the streets
In our ongoing weekly digest, award-winning journalist Veronika Munk summarises and explains the most important political developments in Hungary. We guide readers on the route to the key April 2026 election — a poll without precedent in the region over the past 15 years. This week, we cover: The p»»»
UN Expert on Palestinian Territories Denounces 'Toxic' Attacks against Her
The UN expert on the Palestinian territories, Francesca Albanese, denounced on Thursday what she described as "toxic" attacks impacting her personal life and work, after a number of European states called for her resignation. In recent weeks Germany, France, Italy and others have called for Albanes»»»
Syrian Defense Minister receives a high-level Turkish delegation
Damascus, Feb. 26 (SANA) Defense Minister Major General Murhaf Abu Qasra received on Thursday a high-level delegation from the Turkish Defense Industries Agency in Damascus, and discussed with them prospects for bilateral cooperation in several fields. During the meeting, the importance of continui»»»
Diplomacy or Conflict? US and Iran hold fresh talks as military pressure builds.
Dubai: Iran and the United States held another round of indirect nuclear talks in Geneva on Thursday, as rising military tensions and a significant American force buildup in the Middle East cast a long shadow over diplomatic efforts. The Oman-mediated discussions, hosted at the Omani ambassador’s r»»»
Crimes Against Humanity Complaint Filed in Switzerland against Iran Deputy Minister
A complaint has been filed in Switzerland accusing Iranian deputy foreign minister Kazem Gharibabadi of crimes against humanity linked to anti-government protests in his country in recent years, lawyers said Thursday. The complaint, filed by an Iranian-Swiss citizen, said Gharibabadi "may have comm»»»
Watch: World's oldest competitive pool player still going strong at 98 - UPI.com
Feb. 25 (UPI) -- A Florida woman who became the world's oldest competitive pool player at the age of 94 is still going strong at 98 and is headed to a tournament in Las Vegas. Jensen Beach resident Maggie Kennedy was dubbed the world's oldest competitive pool player by Guinness World Records in 202»»»
How Long Will US Planes Stay at Sofia Airport?
The US military planes currently stationed at Sofia’s civil airport “Vasil Levski” are not assigned to participate in any ongoing or planned combat operations, officials clarified during a parliamentary hearing. Acting Defense Minister Atanas Zapryanov, Acting Foreign Minister Nadezhda Neynski, and»»»
Armenia’s nuclear choice carries heavy debt trade-offs, says GlobalSource
Armenia’s prospective shift towards US-backed small modular reactor (SMR) technology could add as much as 30% of GDP to public debt in a worst-case scenario, even as it reduces the country’s long-standing strategic reliance on Russia, according to Ivan Tchakarov of GlobalSource Partners. »»»
Soaring cost of food and other staples squeezes Iranians as threat of US attack looms
Every day, Iranians go to stores and find prices rising. Some post photos on social media of the shrinking contents of their shopping carts as they struggle to buy enough basic staples for their families. The mounting cost of living is an extra weight bearing down as Iranians prepare for a possible»»»
China and Iran queue up to copy Belarus-Russia regional blueprint, Lukashenko claims
Both China and Iran have asked to replicate the Belarus-Russia Union State's region-to-region cooperation model, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said at the Supreme State Council of the Union State in Moscow on February 26, as Russian President Vladimir Putin co-chaired the session, BelTA»»»
China and Iran queue up to copy Belarus-Russia regional blueprint, Lukashenko claims
Both China and Iran have asked to replicate the Belarus-Russia Union State's region-to-region cooperation model, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said at the Supreme State Council of the Union State in Moscow on February 26, as Russian President Vladimir Putin co-chaired the session, BelTA»»»
Berlin Film Festival Director's Future in Spotlight after Gaza Furore
Germany's government convened an emergency meeting of the organizers of the Berlin Film Festival on Thursday, saying it wanted to discuss the event's "direction" after debate and protests over Gaza dominated the programme. The Bild newspaper reported on Wednesday that the government's Commissioner »»»
Davos forum CEO Borge Brende resigns after Epstein links revealed
Borge Brende, the president and CEO of the World Economic Forum, which organises the annual Davos summit, announced his resignation on Thursday, weeks after the forum launched an independent investigation into his links with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The president and CEO o»»»
Russia accuses Washington of 'irresponsible escalation'
Russia has accused the United States of irresponsibly stoking regional tensions over Iran, with Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova saying Moscow continues to see "unceasing threats" against Tehran on February 26. »»»
Russia accuses Washington of 'irresponsible escalation'
Russia has accused the United States of irresponsibly stoking regional tensions over Iran, with Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova saying Moscow continues to see "unceasing threats" against Tehran on February 26. »»»
Danish PM calls snap election with Greenland issue centre-stage
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has announced early elections - hailing the next four years as "decisive" for her country. "We as Danes and as Europeans will really have to stand on our own feet," Frederiksen told parliament. "We need to define our relationship with the United States," she »»»
Supreme court seeks names in NCERT textbook row
Dubai: The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) to disclose the “specific names” of all individuals involved in drafting and approving a controversial Class 8 Social Science textbook chapter that refers to corruption in the judiciary, »»»
Agen: Serbia poised to be a regional energy leader
WASHINGTON - The executive director of the US National Energy Dominance Council Jarrod Agen, who has met with Serbian Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Djedovic Handanovic in Washington, says Serbia is poised to be an energy leader in its region and that he expects great results in Serbia-US e»»»
Al-Khanbashi to Asharq Al-Awsat: We Warn Against Incitement, Hadramout Has Room for All
Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) member and Governor of Yemen's eastern Hadramout province Salem al-Khanbashi says he believes that “Hadramout triumphed for itself,” and that what took place there in December 2025 and early January 2026 marked a decisive moment in which Hadhramis reclaimed the»»»
Iceland to hold EU referendum 'over the coming months', Prime Minister says
Iceland will in the coming months hold a referendum on joining the European Union, Prime Minister Kristrun Frostadottir told a press conference in Poland. Iceland in 2013 abandoned EU membership talks after four years of negotiations, but a rise in the cost of living and the ongoing war in »»»
Watch: Dubai awards Dh2.5 billion stormwater contracts in flood defence leap
Dubai: Dubai Municipality has awarded contracts for five new projects under Phase Two of the Tasreef Programme to expand and strengthen Dubai’s stormwater drainage network. Cumulatively valued at Dh2.5 billion, the new projects will serve 30 vital areas spanning approximately 430 million square met»»»
Ronaldo buys stake in Spanish second-division Almeria
Lisbon: Cristiano Ronaldo announced on Thursday that he had acquired a 25 per cent stake in Saudi-owned Spanish second-division club Almeria. "This strategic investment in UD Almeria reflects Ronaldo's long-term commitment to professional football ownership," said a statement from his new sports ho»»»
Social Policy Minister Ademov Holds Talks with Disability Advocacy Organizations
Caretaker Labour and Social Policy Minister Hasan Ademov stated on Wednesday stated that the ministry must ensure that people with disabilities can freely express their right to vote. He spoke during a meeting with national representative organizations of people with disabilities, the ministry anno»»»
Oman: ‘Innovative Ideas’ Exchanged as US-Iran Nuclear Talks Resume in Geneva
Indirect negotiations between Iran and the United States in Geneva have paused for a break and will resume later today, following what the Omani mediator described as an exchange of “innovative and positive ideas.” Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi announced the development, stating: “Today i»»»
Business - Trump talks affordability amid public distrust in his handling of the economy
In his State of the Union address, US President Donald Trump sought to reassure Americans that the economy is doing well ahead of key midterm elections. Also in this edition: the Pentagon tells Anthropic it has until Friday to loosen AI safeguards, or lose its $200 million contract. Plus the Louvre»»»
Sharp port cargo decline signals industrial slowdown in Turkey
Turkish industry has begun 2026 under significant strain. Port cargo volumes have suffered one of the steepest January declines seen in recent years, business daily Ekonomi has reported. According to data from th»»»