Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has rejected accusations that Budapest hates Ukraine, suggesting that it’s Kiev that’s been pursuing hostile policies toward his country for years. The remarks came in response to questions from reporters on the sidelines of the EU Foreign Affairs Council,»»»

Dubai: When the call to prayer signals the end of a long day of fasting, the first thing most people in the UAE reach for is not food, it is a drink. Ramadan in the UAE is as much about its iconic beverages as it is about prayer, reflection, and togetherness. (Click here for UAE Ramadan Prayer Timi»»»

Dubai: President Donald Trump is considering a wider range of military options against Iran as diplomatic efforts enter what officials describe as a critical phase, the New York Times reported, citing sources familiar with internal administration deliberations. According to the report, Trump has to»»»

Share: File photo: Former Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and his foreign minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif reportedly tried to topple Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei at the height of the nationwide unrest in January but Ali Larijani thwarted the effort A report by the French newspaper Le Figar»»»

President Donald Trump has claimed that crime and murder in the US are at the lowest level for 125 years, with the White House attributing this to his "unwavering commitment to restoring law and order". Homicides are projected to reach a 125-year low - according to one study - but the same cannot b»»»

The global transportation and postal company FedEx has filed a lawsuit for a "full refund" for US President Donald Trump's emergency tariffs. Trump introduced higher tariffs on most countries last April under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), but in a ruling last week the US »»»

The White House has celebrated Team USA’s gold-medal victory over Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics by sharing an image of a bald eagle mauling a goose, the birds symbolizing the two nations. Tensions between the two neighbors have been elevated due to a trade dispute and US President Donald Trump»»»

Dubai: An Indian expat in the UAE died on Sunday evening just hours before he was due to board a flight home, a trip he planned to reunite with his family for Ramadan and Eid after securing a new job. The deceased is Favaz Chambantagath House, an accountant from the south Indian state of Kerala, wh»»»

Manila: In 2016, as he campaigned for the presidency, Rodrigo Duterte made inflammatory remarks about his planned war on drugs, saying that the fish in Manila Bay would grow fat from the bodies of criminals. The statement foreshadowed the violent anti-drug campaign that would define much of his pre»»»

Dubai: Artificial intelligence already helps banks in the UAE approve loans, spot fraud and handle customer service. The Central Bank of the UAE has now issued clear rules to make sure this technology is used responsibly and protects you as a customer. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Che»»»

Former British Ambassador to the U.S. Peter Mandelson, pictured in May 2025 in the White House, was arrested Monday amid an investigation into his ties to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Feb. 23 (UPI) -- British police on Monday arrested former Amb»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Rajasthan Pariwar Qatar successfully organized a vibrant and memorable Family Picnic on Qatar Sports Day, marking a wonderful and refreshing new initiative for the community. The event was hosted at a private farm, where enthusiastic members and their families came togethe»»»

PAKISTANI PRIME MINISTER IN DOHA Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Doha on Monday on a working visit to the country. The Pakistani PM and his accompanying delegation were welcomed on arrival at Doha International Airport by Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Af»»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has announced that it will organise the 2026 Summer language and culture camps in France, Germany, and Japan for outstanding Grade 11 Qatari students from public schools. In a statement, MoEHE said that this initiative is part of its s»»»

Minister of Environment and Climate Change HE Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie met with Ambassador of the United Kingdom to Qatar HE Neerav Patel on Monday. During the meeting, they discussed relations between the two countries, particularly the partnership in environmental fields, in»»»

The Norwegian Armed Forces are closely monitoring the situation. However, the Norwegians stress that it is Russia’s responsibility to ensure the activity is conducted safely. Russia’s Northern Fleet has notified civilian aviation authorities and maritime traffic about planned missile firing in a se»»»

The CDC said Ralph Abraham was stepping away from his role as principal deputy director so he can address family obligations. File Photo by Erik S. Lesser/EPA-EFE Feb. 23 (UPI) -- Ralph Abraham, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention principal deputy director and noted vaccine skeptic, anno»»»

The Hague: The International Criminal Court (ICC) commenced Monday the preliminary hearings concerning former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, who faces three charges of committing crimes against humanity in the wake of the bloody anti‑narcotics campaigns he oversaw during his tenure. Duterte,»»»

The sun sets behind the world's tallest completed building, the Burj Khalifa (rear C), rising high in the skyline above all other buildings of Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 26 January 2021 (reissued 30 January 2021). Dubai ruler and UAE Prime Minister Al Maktoum on 30 January 2021 announced that the»»»

The US government has ordered all non-essential staff to leave its embassy in the Lebanese capital of Beirut after a security review, a senior State Department official has told the BBC. The decision comes as there are heightened tensions in the region, with US President Donald Trump threatening mi»»»

A vehicle set on fire at a shopping center by suspected members of organized crime is seen in Guadalajara, Mexico,, on Sunday after the killing of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho, leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. Photo by Francisco Guasco/EPA Feb. 23 (UPI) -- The United S»»»

France has summoned the US envoy after the Trump administration sounded the alarm over what it described as the rise of “violent radical leftism” in the country. The remarks came after alleged members of a left-wing group killed French right-wing activist Quentin Deranque. Deranque, a 23-year-old m»»»

Damascus, feb.23 (SANA) Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani, conducted a telephone conversation with Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Minister al-Shaibani extended the congratulations of the Syrian Arab R»»»

In the run-up to the official visit of the Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif to Moscow from the 3d until 5th of March, 2026, there will be held a long-anticipated event titled as "Media Forum Moscow-Islamabad" aimed at building a stronger bridge of communication betw»»»

1 of 5 | President Donald Trump speaks during a press briefing on tariffs at the White House in Washington, D.C., on Friday. The European Union's parliament postponed a vote Monday on a trade deal with the United States after Trump imposed a blanket 15% tariff Friday afternoon. Photo by Yuri Gripas»»»

What is it like negotiating with the Russians over the war in Ukraine? It is a question many are interested in knowing the answer to following several recent rounds of peace talks, which have so far appeared to bear little fruit four years after Russia's full-scale invasion. Another round of the US»»»

London police on Monday arrested former ambassador Peter Mandelson in a probe into allegations over his ties to disgraced US financier Jeffrey Epstein, only days after ex-prince Andrew was detained. Mandelson, a pivotal figure in British politics and the UK's former envoy to Washington, was arreste»»»

Mira Yosifova has been appointed Deputy Minister of Innovation and Growth, the Ministry of Innovation and Growth said. Yosifova is an expert with nearly 20 years of professional experience in public administration, strategic planning, management of European programs, and development of public polic»»»

Albania’s opposition leader Sali Berisha on Monday accused Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku of committing multiple criminal offenses and claimed she faces up to 36 years in prison if prosecuted and convicted. Speaking at a protest in Tirana, Berisha referenced discussions earlier in the day at»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MOEHE) announced that it will organise the 2026 Summer language and culture camps in France, Germany, and Japan for outstanding Grade 11 Qatari students from public schools. In a statement, MOEHE said that this initiative is part of its s»»»

Over 1,060 people on motorbikes and electric scooters were stopped and fined for not wearing crash helmets in the third week of February, police said Monday, compared to more than 1,040 a week earlier. Police said 833 of the people were driving motorcycles, 124 were driving electric scooters and 10»»»

Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly chaired a meeting on Monday to follow up on the latest developments in the implementation of the Ras El Hekma project on the North Coast, as the government continues to monitor progress on one of its flagship coastal developments. The meeting was attended by »»»

Egypt is following with “great interest and concern” the maritime border issue between Kuwait and Iraq, the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Monday, as regional tensions rise over coordinates and maps deposited by Baghdad at the United Nations. The Egyptian ministry emphasised in a stat»»»

The EU’s top executive body has urged US President Donald Trump not to impose new tariffs on the bloc’s goods and to clarify his position following a US Supreme Court ruling that struck down most of his earlier measures. On Friday, the Supreme Court ruled that Trump had no authority to impose tarif»»»

Kirill Dmitriev, aide to Russian President Vladimir Putin, has slammed UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and former Prince Andrew over scandals involving both the British government and royal family, including allegations linking them to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. In a post on X on Monday,»»»

Ecuador's palm oil sector generates 110,000 jobs across 14 provinces, mainly in border areas. It exports between 6,000 and 8,000 metric tons per month to the Colombian market. Photo by Pixabay Feb. 23 (UPI) -- Nearly $273 million in annual Ecuadorian exports are at stake if a reciprocal 30% tariff »»»

Five opposition lawmakers on Albania’s parliamentary Committee on Immunity have formally recommended that Parliament authorize the arrest of Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku, who is under investigation in an ongoing corruption case. In their final position, the five opposition members of the c»»»

A fresh wave of anti-government protests staged by students at several Iranian universities that began on Saturday has spread to more campuses, footage confirmed by BBC Verify and BBC Persian shows. They are the first large-scale demonstrations in the country since the nationwide protests in Decemb»»»

1 of 5 | Former Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith testifies at a House Judiciary Committee oversight hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., on January 22. A federal judge on Monday blocked Smith's report on his investigation into President Donald Trump's handling of classified doc»»»

EU states on Monday (23 February) formally endorsed the use of “safe country” designations — in a move that poses serious threats to asylum, says human rights commissioner Michael O’Flaherty. The council, representing member states, formally adopted the first EU-wide list of safe countries of origi»»»

The Council of Ministers approved a draft Joint Statement on enhancing the security of natural gas supplies to Central and Eastern Europe by the energy ministers and representatives of Greece, Bulgaria, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Moldova, Ukraine, Croatia, Lithuania, Serbia, Bosnia and Her»»»

The Council of Ministers adopted a decision rescinding Council of Ministers Decision No. 750 of 2025, which proposed to the National Assembly the election of a Chair of the State Agency for National Security (SANS). The government has thus withdrawn its proposal to Parliament for the election of a »»»

Prime Minister Mark Carney is travelling to India, Australia and Japan this week in his latest effort to cultivate trade ties as he seeks to wean Canada off its economic dependency on the US. Carney will begin the trip in India on Thursday, his office said, meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He »»»

Iran's deputy foreign minister Kazem Gharibabadi warned of a wider escalation if his country was attacked, after US President Donald Trump raised the threat of strikes. Trump has sent a major deployment of air and sea power to the Middle East and has threatened to strike Iran if it does not reach a»»»

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday that Israel was facing "complex and challenging days" as tensions escalate between the United States and Iran following President Donald Trump's threat of strikes should Tehran refuse to accept a new nuclear agreement. "We are in very complex and challe»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, HE Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Doha on Monday evening on a working visit to the country. His Excellency and his accompanying delegation were welcomed upon arrival at Doha International Airport by the Minister of State at th»»»

Dubai: The United States has instructed non-essential personnel and eligible family members to depart its embassy in Beirut, citing heightened regional tensions and concerns over the risk of military escalation with Iran. A senior State Department official said on Monday that the decision followed »»»

Dimitar Nedyalkov has been appointed Deputy Minister of Transport and Communications by caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov. Nedyalkov held this post between June 19, 2023 and February 20, 2026. Before that, he was an MP of the 47th and 48th National Assembly. Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov dism»»»

By Wade SheridanJapan's Emperor Naruhito marks his 66th birthday with Empress Masako and Princess Aiko at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, on Monday. Naruhito delivered his birthday message and waved to well wishers alongside his family. Japan's Emperor Naruhito delivers his birthday message alongside»»»

Kouri Richins, a Utah mother who authored a children's book about grief after her husband's death, is on trial for his murder on Monday. File Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI | License Photo Feb. 23 (UPI) -- Kouri Richins, a Utah mother of three who authored a children's book about grief after her husband»»»