Gulf News 12m

Strong demand for UAE seven-year sukuk

Dubai: The UAE has issued its first seven-year Islamic Treasury Sukuk valued at Dh550 million, marking the longest maturity under the programme to date, the Ministry of Finance said on Sunday. The tranche attracted bids of around Dh3.1 billion, nearly six times the size of the issuance, underscorin»»»

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Gulf News 17m

Sun illuminates Ramses II statue in Egypt

Dubai: At least 2,000 tourists gathered on Sunday to witness the alignment of the sun with the face of King Ramses II at Abu Simbel in southern Egypt, a phenomenon regarded as one of the world’s most remarkable astronomical and architectural events. Egypt’s Cabinet Media Centre said visitors assemb»»»

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BBC 39m

The uncertainties facing businesses and consumers after Trump's tariff changes

US President Donald Trump's latest tariff changes have heightened uncertainty for businesses and consumers, industry experts and economists say. The changes followed a Supreme Court ruling on Friday that Trump could not use a 1977 law - the International Emergency Economic Powers Act - to levy taxe»»»

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Qatar Tribune 44m

Qatar and Russia discuss boosting cooperation in agriculture and food security

DOHA: Minister of Municipality HE Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah met on Sunday with Minister of Agriculture of the Russian Federation HE Oksana Lut, to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation. The meeting reviewed ways to enhance collaboration between Qatar and Russia in areas of mu»»»

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Sputnik 1h

New Round of Iran-US Nuclear Talks May Take Place in Geneva on Thursday - Foreign Minister

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that a new round of nuclear talks between Iran and the United States could take place in Geneva on Thursday. Iran and the US are working on a draft proposal of a potential deal in order to work out the elements suitable for both sides,»»»

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BBC 1h

Armed man killed after entering secure perimeter of Trump's residence, Secret Service says

An armed man has been shot dead after entering the secure perimeter of US President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida, the Secret Service has said. The man was carrying a shotgun and fuel can when he was stopped and shot by Secret Service agents and a Sheriff's deputy, authorities said»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Netanyahu Says India's Modi to Visit Israel Wednesday

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Israel on Wednesday, his counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu announced, saying the trip will help forge a new alliance to counter what he described as "radical" adversaries. "On Wednesday, the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, will arrive here; he wi»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

'No thanks': Greenland, Denmark reject Trump's hospital ship offer

Copenhagen: Denmark and its territory Greenland on Saturday rejected Donald Trump's offer to send a naval hospital ship to the Arctic island coveted by the US leader. A day earlier, Trump said he was sending "a great hospital boat to Greenland to take care of the many people who are sick, and not b»»»

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Albanian Daily News 1h

Rama Says European Parliament Draft Resolution Confirms Albania’s EU Progress

Prime Minister Edi Rama said a draft resolution published by the European Parliament offers clear recognition of Albania’s progress in its European Union integration process. Rama made the remarks on his podcast “Flasim,” stating that the document evaluates positively the opening of all cluster cha»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Iranian Students Rally for Second Day as Fears of War with US Mount

Iranian students gathered for fresh pro- and anti-government rallies Sunday commemorating those killed in recent protests, as fears loomed of renewed conflict with the United States over the country's nuclear programme. The initial demonstrations were sparked in December by economic hardship in the»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Amir hosts Iftar banquet for members of ruling family, dignitaries

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani hosted an Iftar banquet for Their Excellencies members of the ruling family and dignitaries on the occasion of the Holy Month of Ramadan at Lusail Palace today. The banquet was attended by the Personal Representative of the Amir HH Sheikh Jas»»»

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Libya Herald 1h

Newly created Libyan United Airlines reveals logo – stresses it is a privately owned airline

The logo of the soon-to-be launched Libyan United Airlines (LUA) has been officially revealed by the carrier on its equally new social media sites. The company has posted little information besides noting, however, that it is ‘‘a newly established, privately owned airline.’’ Former Airbus employee »»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Ramadan in Gaza between war scars, economic hardship, clinging to hope

Gaza: The people of Gaza receive the holy month of Ramadan for the third consecutive year in the wake of the ramifications of the Israeli occupation's onslaught, as well as the siege that overshadowed all aspects of life amid a humanitarian reality described by UN officials as one of the largest hu»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

France to Summon US Ambassador Charles Kushner over US Comments on Activist’s Death

France will summon US Ambassador Charles Kushner to protest comments by the Trump administration over the beating death of a far-right activist, the foreign affairs minister said. Jean-Noel Barrot was reacting to a statement by the State Department’s Counterterrorism Bureau, which posted on X that »»»

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RT 2h

Trump sending hospital ship to Greenland ‘to care for the sick’

US President Donald Trump said he is sending a hospital ship to Greenland, the Danish autonomous territory in the Arctic he has sought to annex. He announced the plan on Truth Social on Saturday, saying he was working with Jeff Landry, his special envoy to Greenland, whose appointment in December C»»»

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RT 2h

Minnesota Democrats should pay ‘reparations’ – Vance

US Vice President J.D. Vance has said Democratic officials in Minnesota should refund billions of dollars in welfare payments allegedly embezzled by organizations run by Somali immigrants. Last year, federal prosecutors charged multiple individuals with fraud, alleging that half or more of the $18 »»»

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Gulf News 2h

US Secret Service says shot dead man trying to access Trump Florida estate

The US Secret Service said Sunday its agents had shot and killed an armed man who breached the security perimeter of President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida. Trump was in Washington at the time of the incident, which officials said happened around 1.30am (0630 GMT). Secret Service age»»»

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Sputnik 2h

Putin Always Stays Within Bounds of Decency, Does Not Stoop to Insults - Kremlin

PETROPAVLOVSK-KAMCHATSKY, Russia (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin always keeps himself within the bounds of decency and does not make offensive remarks about other leaders, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. The presidential spokesman was asked on "Moscow. Kremlin. Putin" show aired »»»

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Sputnik 2h

UK Defense Secretary Says Wants to Be 1st to Send Troops to Ukraine

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - UK Defense Secretary John Healey said that he wants to be the first in the role to send British troops to Ukraine. "I want to be the Defence Secretary who deploys British troops to Ukraine – because this will mean that this war is finally over," Healey wrote in a comment publishe»»»

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Sputnik 2h

US Ready to Hold New Nuclear Talks With Iran on Friday If Receives Deal Proposal - Reports

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United States is ready to hold a new round of nuclear talks with Iran in Geneva on February 27, provided that it receives a detailed proposal for a nuclear deal within 48 hours, the Axios news portal reported on Sunday, citing a senior US official. "If Iran gives a draft prop»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Settlers storm Al-Aqsa Mosque under protection of Israeli occupation forces

Occupied Jerusalem: Settlers stormed the courtyards of Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem on Sunday under the protection of Israeli police. The Palestinian news agency (WAFA), citing eyewitnesses, reported that dozens of settlers entered Al-Aqsa Mosque in groups and performed Talmudic and provocative ritu»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

US Secret Service says shot and killed man trying to access Trump Florida estate

Miami: The US Secret Service said Sunday its agents had shot and killed an armed man who illegally entered the premises of President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida. Trump was in Washington at the time of the incident, which officials said happened around 1:30 am (0630 GMT). "An armed m»»»

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Al Manar 3h

Somaliland Offers US Exclusive Mineral Access, Military Bases Following Israeli Recognition

Somaliland has offered the United States special privileges, including exclusive access to strategic minerals and the establishment of military bases, as it seeks broader international recognition after the Israeli occupation entity formally recognized its independence late last year. In remarks to»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Iran-US tensions: Submarine hunter aircraft circles Strait of Hormuz

In what military analysts cite as “controlled escalation”, an armed US maritime patrol jet known as P-8A "Poseidon", has been reportedly seen orbiting near Iran's Bandar Abbas port and Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz — the 39-km-wide (21 mile) chokepoint funneling 20% of global seaborne oil. F»»»

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RT 3h

Muslim countries condemned US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee over his remarks about “biblical rights”

Arab and Muslim-majority countries have condemned US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee for arguing that Israel has a biblical right to much of the Middle East. In an interview with Tucker Carlson released on Friday, Huckabee, a Baptist minister and self-described Christian Zionist, said it “would »»»

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RT 3h

Man rams pickup truck into synagogue in Australia (VIDEO)

A man has been charged with a hate crime for allegedly ramming his pickup truck into the gate of a synagogue in Brisbane, Australia. Security camera footage shows the driver stopping outside the synagogue on Friday night, putting his Toyota Hilux in reverse, and knocking down the building’s gates b»»»

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RT 3h

US President Donald Trump said he would increase the global import tariff to 15%

US President Donald Trump has announced an increase in his new global import tariff from 10% to 15%. The move came a day after the US Supreme Court struck down most of the tariffs he had imposed earlier. On Friday, America’s highest court ruled that the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers »»»

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Gulf News 4h

Dubai Court dismisses Dh3.9 million claim in disputed business deal

Dubai: A commercial partnership between three individuals ended in both criminal and civil proceedings after two partners accused a third and four others of breach of trust and deception over what they described as a “suspicious deal”, a court heard. Prosecutors referred the case to the Dubai Crimi»»»

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Al Manar 4h

MP Ali Fayad: Condemnation Statements Meaningless, “Mechanism” Meetings Empty and Suspicious

The member of the Loyalty to the Resistance bloc MP Dr. Ali Fayad warned that the Israeli enemy is intensifying its aggression, committing a massacre in the Beqaa Valley by targeting civilian homes in densely populated neighborhoods, resulting in 10 fatalities and nearly 30 injuries. He stressed th»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs meets Russian Minister of Agriculture

Doha, Qatar: Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry HE Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Sayed met on Sunday with Minister of Agriculture of the Russian Federation HE Oksana Lut, who is visiting the country. The meeting reviewed the existing cooperation relatio»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Dubai Police foil car theft in minutes

Dubai Police said they arrested a man within minutes after he allegedly posed as a beggar, exploited a motorist’s sympathy and stole his car. Brigadier Ali Al Shamsi, Director of the Suspicious Persons and Criminal Phenomena Department, said the suspect approached a man driving a luxury vehicle, cl»»»

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Sana 4h

Syria holds workshop on data governance to strengthen social protection system

Damascus, Feb. 22 (SANA) – Syria’s Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor held a high-level technical workshop on data governance and social protection, in cooperation with international organizations, as part of efforts to modernize social safety systems and improve policy coordination. The workshop»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Egypt: Five 'highly dangerous' suspects killed in police raid in Assiut

Dubai: Five alleged “highly dangerous” criminal suspects were killed in a shootout with police during a security operation in Assiut governorate in southern Egypt, the Interior Ministry said. Also Read: Egypt busts billion-pound drug farm in Ismailia desert raidThe raid formed part of a wider campa»»»

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Naharnet 5h

Arab, Muslim countries slam US ambassador's remarks on Israel's right to Mideast land

Arab and Islamic countries issued a joint condemnation of remarks by U.S. ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee, who suggested Israel had a biblical right to a vast swath of the Middle East. Huckabee, a former Baptist minister and a fervent Israel supporter, was speaking on the podcast of far-right co»»»

Gulf News 5h

Potential US action against Iran: What does the ‘Khamenei option’ mean?

Dubai: President Donald Trump was presented with military options that include a scenario to kill Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his son Mojtaba, according to a report by Axios, as Washington’s standoff with Tehran intensifies alongside ongoing nuclear diplomacy. Citing US officia»»»

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BBC 5h

Explosions kill police officer and injure 25 in western Ukraine

A 23-year-old police officer has been killed and 25 people injured in what Ukrainian officials have called a terror attack in the western city of Lviv. Two homemade explosive devices detonated after police crews responded to a reported break-in shortly after midnight on Sunday, the National Police »»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Minister of Environment and Climate Change meets Ambassador of Rwanda

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Environment and Climate Change HE Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie met with Ambassador of the Republic of Rwanda to the State of Qatar HE Igor Marara. During the meeting, they discussed ways to enhance joint cooperation between the two countries in the areas o»»»

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Naharnet 5h

Hezbollah vows resistance after deadly Israeli strike

Hezbollah warned that it would have no choice but to fight on after an Israeli strike on targets in Lebanon killed eight of its operatives. Lebanon's government has vowed to disarm Hezbollah, but Israel insists it retains the right to defend itself by striking the Iran-backed militant group. On Fri»»»

Sputnik 5h

Russia's Lavrov Says European Delegates Drank Coffee During Geneva Talks

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - European delegations lingered in the prefunction area and drank coffee during the Geneva negotiations on the Ukrainian crisis, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said. "During the Geneva talks, the European delegations were sitting in the prefunction area and drinking coffee,»»»

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Al Awsat 5h

Minister Says US Can Access Minerals, Military Bases in Somaliland

Somaliland is willing to give the United States access to its minerals and military bases, a minister has told AFP, as the breakaway region of Somalia seeks international recognition. Israel became the only country in the world to recognize Somaliland's independence in December -- something the ter»»»

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RT 5h

Iran will not surrender to US blackmail, an Iranian defense source told RT

Iran will not give in to US blackmail over its nuclear program, an Iranian defense source told RT on Saturday. The official warned that any US or Israeli attack on Iran would be met with a “broad and unlimited response.” The source said the US is “well aware of Iran’s capability and determination t»»»

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RT 5h

Trump envoy backs Russia’s Paralympic comeback – NYT

US President Donald Trump’s special representative for global partnerships, Paolo Zampolli, has welcomed Russia’s return to the Paralympic Games. The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) announced earlier this week that Russian and Belarusian athletes, who were barred from international competi»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 6h

Caretaker Cabinet's Main Task, Besides Organizing Fair Elections, Is to Strengthen People's Sense That Voting Matters - Minister

Speaking on Bulgarian National Radio on Sunday, caretaker Energy Minister Traicho Traikov said that the caretaker Cabinet's main task, besides organizing fair elections, is to strengthen people’s sense that voting matters. “Everyone in the government understands that through our actions we must rei»»»

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BBC 6h

US ambassador's Israel comments condemned by Arab and Muslim nations

Arab and Muslim governments have condemned remarks made by the US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee, who suggested Israel would be justified in taking over a vast stretch of the Middle East on Biblical grounds. In an interview with conservative US commentator Tucker Carlson, Huckabee was asked whe»»»

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Gulf News 6h

The story behind Kerala’s youngest organ donor.

Dubai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid an emotional tribute to Aalin Sherin Abraham, the 10-month-old infant from Kerala who became the state’s youngest organ donor, describing her parents’ decision as an act of extraordinary courage and compassion. Speaking during his monthly Mann Ki B»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Ramadan in UAE: How ‘fibermaxxing’ and protein keep you full and fit

As Muslims across the UAE observe Ramadan, maintaining energy levels and a healthy weight during long fasting hours can be challenging. Nutrition experts told Gulf News that one approach gaining attention is combining fibre-rich foods with protein-forward meals, which can help manage hunger, suppor»»»

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Al Awsat 6h

Syrian President Confident in Implementation of SDF Agreement

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa is confident in both the mechanism and the pace of implementation of the agreement with the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), sources in the capital told Asharq Al-Awsat on Saturday. The sources, who met al-Sharaa days earlier, said the president believes he has “a th»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 7h

Agency for Social Assistance Teams to Visit Haskovo Residents Affected by Worsening Weather Conditions

Teams from the Agency for Social Assistance (ASA) will visit residents in Haskovo Province, where yards and ground floors have been flooded and, in some areas, electricity supply was temporarily cut off, the press center of the Ministry of Labour and Social Policy said. Caretaker Minister Hasan Ade»»»

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Al Manar 7h

IRNA: The IAEA Director General discussed the latest developments in the Tehran–Washington negotiations with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe IRNA: The IAEA Director General discussed the latest developments in the Tehran–Washington negotiations with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas»»»

Gulf News 7h

Meerut now has India’s fastest metro. What does it mean for commuters?

Dubai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated the Meerut Metro and flagged off the remaining sections of the Delhi–Meerut Namo Bharat Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS), marking a significant milestone in India’s high-speed rail and urban transport expansion. The launch completes the »»»

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