As of Tuesday, the political cabinet at the Interior Ministry is being joined by three new Deputy Interior Ministers: Ivan Anchev, Kaloyan Kaloyanov, and Kaloyan Miltenov, caretaker Interior Minister Emil Dechev told BNR. Georgi Kandev takes over as acting Deputy Secretary General. Dechev said he w»»»

Caretaker Interior Minister Emil Dechev sees a "panic-driven attack" against himself as the prosecution service has started a probe against him. "The prosecution has launched a panic-driven attack against me as minister," Dechev said in an interview with Bulgarian National Radio (BNR) Tuesday. "At »»»

Bulgarian President Iliana Yotova emphasized today that the conflict in Ukraine should be recognized as a full-scale war, not a “special military operation,” reiterating the stance she has shared with former President Rumen Radev since the outbreak of hostilities. Speaking on the fourth anniversary»»»

In February 2022, days before the start of the full-scale conflict with Russia, Zelensky threatened to revoke Ukraine’s non-nuclear status. It wasn’t the first such threat, and wouldn’t be the last. Here’s a chronological overview: July 2021: David Arakhamia, the head of Zelensky’s parliamentary fa»»»

The plight of a baby monkey in Japan who has become an internet sensation shows the cruelty of zoos, an animal rights group said, as sales of the plush IKEA orangutan the animal clings to boomed. Punch, a baby macaque abandoned by its mother, shot to stardom after being pictured getting bullied by »»»

Dubai: India's Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has officially approved the proposal to rename the state of Kerala to ‘Keralam’. This landmark decision follows a series of resolutions moved by the Kerala state government, which sought to alter the state's name under Article 3»»»

Few of Donald Trump's speeches to Congress have had as much riding on the outcome as the State of the Union address he will deliver on Tuesday night. Over the course of the past year, Trump has pushed the envelope of presidential power in a multitude of directions. He has achieved substantive accom»»»

The stage is set for US President Donald Trump's State of the Union address on Tuesday evening. The US Capitol in Washington DC will be packed with the country's top lawmakers, Supreme Court justices, and military leaders to hear the president's message. Trump will address a joint session of Congre»»»

Lebanese Education Minister Rima Karami toured on Tuesday schools in southern Lebanese border towns, as part of follow-up efforts to Prime Minister Nawaf Salam ’s recent visit to the region. Lebanon’s National News Agency (NNA) reported that Karami began her visit at Marjayoun Official School. The »»»

Hungary has blocked the EU’s proposed €90 billion ($106 billion) emergency loan for Ukraine, as well as the latest package of sanctions on Russia, citing Kiev’s allegedly deliberate disruption of oil supplies to the country. Hungary placed the double veto on the initiatives on Monday as Kiev and Bu»»»

The US is seeking to limit the political and military costs of potential direct action against Iran to avoid being formally cast as the “initiator of war,” an Iranian defense source has told RT. However, any attempt to reallocate responsibility is unlikely to alter the outcome, the official warned.»»»

Skopje, 19 February 2026 (MIA) – We are very close to finalizing an agreement, and the joint statement confirms this. With the few countries that the United States has already signed agreements with, the process was similar, first there was a joint statement, followed by the signing of an agreement»»»

Cooking chicken can flummox even the more confident home cooks among us. What’s the best way to keep it from drying out? What internal temperature should I aim for? How do I avoid spreading bacteria all over the kitchen? Practice is more than half the battle, but picking the right recipe to boost y»»»

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney heads to India on Thursday for the first stop on an Asia–Pacific tour aimed at reducing trade reliance on the United States. Stops in Australia and Japan underscore Ottawa’s push to diversify alliances amid global uncertainty. Canadian Prime M»»»

Acting Minister of Interior Emil Dechev has formally requested that President Iliana Yotova dismiss Secretary General of the Ministry of Internal Affairs Miroslav Rashkov. The proposal, approved by the Cabinet on Monday, comes amid a series of high-profile incidents that Dechev said highlight serio»»»

Qiddiya is set to become significantly more accessible under plans to link the entertainment and tourism hub to King Salman International Airport and the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) through the new Qiddiya Bullet Train. The project will reduce travel time to around 30 minutes, down from»»»

1 of 2 | An FBI image released on Feb. 10 shows a person of interest in the kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie, mother of Today show host Savannah Guthrie. The high-profile case has sparked discussions about who may want or need "kidnap and ransom" insurance. File Photo by FBI/UPI | License Photo ST. PAUL»»»

Dubai: A disturbing case involving allegations of rape, forced religious conversion and an alleged sex trafficking network has rocked Madhya Pradesh’s capital, with police arresting two sisters accused of luring and exploiting vulnerable young women under the pretext of offering jobs. The accused —»»»

Dubai: A key panel at the house of representatives of the Philippines has approved a measure seeking to abolish the Philippines’ travel tax, a move that could lower the cost of flying out of the country for millions of passengers. The house committee on tourism, chaired by Romblon representative El»»»

Dubai: A teenager has been arrested for allegedly shooting dead his 49-year-old father, a pathology lab owner, at their residence in Aashiana before dismembering the body and attempting to dispose of the remains, Indian media quoted the police as saying on Monday. According to investigators, the in»»»

President Trump has grown increasingly frustrated with what aides describe as the limits of military leverage against Iran, CBS News reported late on Monday, citing sources familiar with the matter. According to the report, unlike previous targeted operations, including the recent one removing Vene»»»

Manila: After Adolf Hitler, the murderous dictator of Nazi Germany, and Hideki Tojo, the murderous dictator of Japan during World War II, there emerged Ferdinand Marcos Sr., the murderous dictator of the Philippines. Other lesser Hitlers emerged in Asia, the Americas and Europe. Then after decades »»»

By April 1, the water volume in Toktogul hydroelectric power plant (HPP) reservoir is expected to amount to 6.8 billion cubic meters. Energy Minister of Kyrgyzstan Taalaibek Ibraev said at a meeting of the Committee on Industrial Policy, Transport, Fuel and Energy Complex, Architecture and Construc»»»

In an unexpected plot twist for Turkey’s sizzling TV soap opera industry, the government has pledged financial support of up to $100,000 per episode of “exportable” series. Widely hailed as “binge-worthy” and “world-beatin»»»

In an unexpected plot twist for Turkey’s sizzling TV soap opera industry, the government has pledged financial support of up to $100,000 per episode of “exportable” series. Widely hailed as “binge-worthy” and “world-beatin»»»

A tanker widely believed to be carrying Russian fuel is heading towards Cuba, potentially setting the stage for a fresh confrontation between Moscow and Washington as the island struggles under a de facto US fuel embargo that has crippled power generation, transport and basic services. »»»

A tanker widely believed to be carrying Russian fuel is heading towards Cuba, potentially setting the stage for a fresh confrontation between Moscow and Washington as the island struggles under a de facto US fuel embargo that has crippled power generation, transport and basic services. »»»

A tanker widely believed to be carrying Russian fuel is heading towards Cuba, potentially setting the stage for a fresh confrontation between Moscow and Washington as the island struggles under a de facto US fuel embargo that has crippled power generation, transport and basic services. »»»

Horses whinny to find new friends, greet old ones and celebrate happy moments like feeding time. How exactly horses produce that distinctive sound — also called a neigh — has long eluded scientists. The whinny is an unusual combination of both high and low pitched sounds, like a cross between a gru»»»

Kyrgyzstan exported 3,886 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity last year. Energy Minister Taalaibek Ibraev said at a meeting of the Committee on Industrial Policy, Transport, Fuel and Energy Complex, Architecture and Construction of the Zhogorku Kenesh. According to him, in 2025 the republic gener»»»

Manila: After Adolf Hitler, the murderous dictator of Nazi Germany, there emerged Ferdinand Marcos Sr., the murderous dictator of the Philippines. Other lesser Hitlers emerged in Asia, the Americas and Europe. Then after decades of darkness, came the EDSA "People Power" revolt, which sparked a sea-»»»

Saudi Arabia closed the 2025 fiscal year with a strong economic performance underscoring the momentum of its national transformation drive and the resilience of its economy. Official results pointed to what authorities described as a strategic balance between expansionary spending and maintaining f»»»

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Starting in May 2026, the electricity tariff in Kyrgyzstan will increase by 27 tiyins. The announcement was made by Energy Minister Taalaibek Ibraev at a meeting of the Committee on Industrial Policy, Transport, Fuel and Energy Complex, Architecture and Construction of the Zhogorku Kenesh. Accordin»»»

President Donald Trump's State of the Union address is expected to tilt heavily on domestic issues, but it's also a chance for the Republican to make the case for his foreign policy efforts to Americans who are increasingly demonstrating uneasiness about his priorities. The president counts brokeri»»»

Israel is seeking to alter the post-ceasefire coordination mechanism along the Lebanese border by establishing direct contact with the Lebanese army, bypassing the United Nations peacekeeping force deployed in the south, said Israeli media. The proposal has reignited debate in Beirut over the futur»»»

Sex offender Jeffrey Epstein hid files and computers in secret storage lockers across the US which the authorities have still not searched, according to The Telegraph. In 2008, Epstein pleaded guilty to state charges of soliciting prostitution involving a minor under a non-prosecution agreement, an»»»

First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic Daniyar Amangeldiev spoke about sanctions, risks, and predictability in an interview with 24.kg news agency. — Daniyar Dzholdoshevich, one does not need to be an expert to observe that the external environment is becoming incr»»»

France on Monday moved to block US envoy Charles Kushner from having access to government ministers, after he failed to show up to explain comments about a killed far-right activist. Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot summoned Kushner after the US embassy in Paris on Sunday reposted comments by the »»»

As the second week of Ramadan unfolds across the UAE, doctors are seeing a noticeable rise in residents struggling with disrupted sleep. Long fasting hours, late-night prayers, early morning meals and busy work schedules are leaving many fatigued, affecting daily functioning. Also Read: Ramadan in »»»

US President Donald Trump's new global tariffs have come into effect at 10% after the Supreme Court blocked many of his sweeping import taxes on Friday. Just hours after last week's ruling, the president signed an executive order to impose the new levy from 24 February. The new tariff rate is lower»»»

The caretaker government led by Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov has carried out a full replacement of all 28 regional governors across Bulgaria. Most of the newly-appointed officials have prior experience either as regional governors or deputy governors in administrations associated with the “We Conti»»»

Bulgaria’s Defense Minister Atanas Zapryanov clarified that the recent presence of US Air Force aircraft at Sofia’s Vasil Levski Airport is not related to Iran in any way. Speaking after the first regular cabinet meeting, Zapryanov emphasized that Bulgaria has not been asked to provide territory or»»»

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer greets Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at No.10 Downing Street, London on October 24, 2025. Starmer on Tuesday announced a new package of humanitarian support for Ukraine. File Photo by Hugo Philpott/UPI | License Photo Feb. 24 (UPI) -- Britain announced a»»»

Dubai: Judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) have opened a high-stakes confirmation of the charges for the hearing of former Philippine president Rodrigo Roa Duterte, a move that could pave the way for an international trial over the killings linked to his controversial "war on drugs". T»»»

Bulgaria has sent a total of 13 military assistance packages to Ukraine since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, according to information published on the government’s public information portal. The most recent package was approved by the Council of Ministers on 12 February 2026. Details re»»»

Oil prices rose on Tuesday, nearing seven-month highs, with traders assessing risks to supply from any military escalation as another round of US-Iran nuclear talks loomed. Brent crude futures rose 48 cents, or 0.7%, to $71.97 a barrel by 0658 GMT, while US crude futures climbed 45 cents, or 0.7%, »»»

Dubai: Azizi Developments has announced updated pricing for its landmark Burj Azizi project, offering apartments starting at Dh4.97 million. Located along Sheikh Zayed Road, the tower will become the world’s second tallest building at 725 meters across 140 stories, blending residences, hospitality,»»»