GUS: housing market slowed in January
Poland’s housing market has clearly slowed, with fewer starts, completions, and building permits. In January 2026, only 14,700 units were completed, including 8,600 by developers, down 47.5% month on month and over 11% year on year. New permits fell 37% from December and 12% annually, while housing»»»
Syria’s chamber of commerce discusses economic cooperation with Belgian delegation
Damascus, Feb. 24 (SANA) – Head of Syria’s Federation of Chambers of Commerce met with a Belgian Foreign Ministry delegation on Tuesday to explore ways to expand trade and investment cooperation and strengthen private-sector engagement. The discussions focused on commercial arbitration, economic re»»»
SAMI CEO to Asharq Al-Awsat: Advancing Toward Integrated, Sovereign Saudi Defense Industry
The Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) is accelerating its push to deliver its 2030 strategy, aiming to anchor a sustainable national defense base built on deeper localization, advanced technology transfer and development, and an integrated industrial ecosystem spanning Saudi Arabia’s defense»»»
Security crisis persists in Jalisco, Mexico, despite 10,000 troops - UPI.com
Burned out vehicles are seen on the boardwalk in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, on Monday. The resort city reported visible disruptions after violence linked to the killing of drug cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho, in a military operation. Photo by Arturo Montero/EPA Feb. 24 (»»»
Al-Manar correspondent: The newly established Israeli position inside Lebanese territory in the “Labouneh” area fires bursts of machine gun fire towards the outskirts of the town of Alma Al-Shaab - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Saudi Arabia bans poultry and egg imports from 40 countries
Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s Food and Drug Authority has imposed a ban on the import of poultry and table eggs from 40 countries, alongside partial restrictions on specific regions in 16 other countries, as part of precautionary measures aimed at protecting public health and ensuring food safety in the do»»»
Zionist glider drops three sonic bombs near a Lebanese Army deployment position in Sarda farm, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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State of the Union: Men's hockey team, Epstein survivors to attend - UPI.com
1 of 4 | Vice President JD Vance and House Speaker Mike Johnson applaud as President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C., on March 4. Trump is expected to give his first official State of the Union address of his second term Tuesday. File Photo »»»
Syria, Jordan discuss boosting agricultural cooperation and trade exchange
Damascus, Feb. 24 (SANA) – Syria and Jordan held talks on Tuesday regarding strengthening agricultural cooperation, expanding trade exchange, and harmonizing standards between the two countries. The discussions focused on facilitating the exchange of agricultural products, easing transport, transit»»»
NATO state set to relaunch EU membership talks – Politico
Iceland is considering holding a referendum on resuming EU membership talks as early as August, Politico has reported, citing two people familiar with the country’s accession preparations. The Nordic nation’s governing coalition previously pledged to hold a vote on restarting negotiations by 2027, »»»
UAE and Brazil Presidents discuss bilateral cooperation and strategic partnership
Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held talks today with Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, President of the Federative Republic of Brazil, to explore ways to strengthen cooperation across a range of areas within the framework of the two countries’ strategic partnershi»»»
Djedovic Handanovic signs joint statement in US on secure gas supplies in Europe
WASHINGTON - Serbian Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Djedovic Handanovic attended on Tuesday in Washington a transatlantic summit on gas security at which she signed a joint statement in which the signatories agree to work on advancing the resilience of the natural gas market and on ensuring»»»
Zambian expert urges Africa to boost output under China's zero-tariff policy
Lusaka: African countries should scale up production to fully benefit from China's zero-tariff policy and better access the vast Chinese market, an expert said on Monday. Kelvin Chisanga, a Zambian social economist, said Africa's abundant raw materials and agricultural potential could translate int»»»
KYIV BLOG: Ukraine, too little, too late
Today we go into the fifth year of the Ukraine war which has now been going on longer than the Second World War ( 3 years and 11 months). Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy just gave an address to the European Parliam»»»
Israeli occupation forces target again a Lebanese Army deployment position in Sarda farm, South Lebanon with bursts of gunfire: Al-Manar reporter - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Putin: The enemy is incapable of inflicting a strategic defeat on Russia - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Using jogging tracks? Dubai Police say e-scooters don’t belong there
Dubai Police warn e-scooter riders against using jogging and sports tracks Using sports tracks? Dubai police say e-scooters don’t belong there Dubai Police have issued a fresh safety advisory urging electric scooter riders to use only designated lanes and avoid tracks reserved for jogging and sport»»»
Bulgarian Municipalities Focus on Unity, Investment, Waste Reform, Digital Transformation at Association's General Assembly
Mayors and municipal officials from across Bulgaria gathered in Sofia on Tuesday for the 39th General Assembly of the National Association of Municipalities in the Republic of Bulgaria (NAMRB), discussing the key priorities for local government, including financial stability, accelerated European i»»»
Łódź wants to build its own Silicon Valley, chips instead of textiles
Representatives of the city of Łódź, the regional government, the Łódź Special Economic Zone, and Lodz University of Technology signed a letter of intent to cooperate on developing the semiconductor sector in Central Poland. A key goal is the creation of a specialized technology park dedicated to t»»»
Caretaker Education Minister Ignatov Seeks to Keep Schools Free of Political Campaigning
Caretaker Minister of Education and Science Sergei Ignatov met with the heads of the Regional Departments of Education (RDE) on Tuesday to discuss current priorities in the sector and how to keep schools and other education institutions politically neutral during the upcoming election campaign. Ign»»»
Meta strikes $100b AMD chip deal to power next-gen AI push
Meta has struck a multiyear chip agreement with Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) that could be worth as much as $100 billion, marking one of the largest artificial intelligence infrastructure deals to date as the social media giant accelerates its push toward advanced AI systems and what CEO Mark Zucke»»»
Trump hits out at reports that top US general warned against attacking Iran
President Donald Trump has lashed out at reports that his top military adviser had urged caution on air strikes against Iran, saying the general believes it would be "easily won". Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Air Force General Dan Caine, has warned that strikes against Iran could be risky»»»
Environment Minister Calls for More Active Role of Municipalities in Waste, Water Management
Municipalities must assume a more active role in waste and water management, encourage competition in the sector and apply the “polluter pays” principle at local level, caretaker Minister of Environment and Water Julian Popov said during the 39th General Assembly of the National Association of Muni»»»
EU Asks Ukraine to Speed Up Repair of Druzhba Pipeline - Commission Head
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The European Union has asked Ukraine to speed up the repair of the Druzhba oil pipeline, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Tuesday. "We ask for the repairs [from Ukraine] on the pipeline ... to be accelerated," von der Leyen said at a press conference in »»»
UAE field hospital in Gaza receives WHO delegation
Gaza: The UAE field hospital in the Gaza Strip received a delegation from the World Health Organisation (WHO) to review the medical services provided to Palestinian patients and the UAE’s medical support for the health sector and hospitals amid the dire conditions facing Gaza’s healthcare system. D»»»
Australia anti-Semitism inquiry begins in wake of Bondi Beach attack - UPI.com
A Hanukkah menorah drawing pays tribute to the 15 people killed in the Bondi Beach attack in December. The Australian government began its inquiry into events leading up to the attack and the issue of anti-Semitism in the country. File Photo by Dean Lewins/EPA Feb. 24 (UPI) -- Australia's Royal Com»»»
JEA launches policy paper to enhance Jordan's infrastructure
AMMAN — Jordan Engineers Association (JEA) has issued a policy paper on the state of the Kingdom's infrastructure.The paper calls for a "radical" transition in running this sector to shift from a model of expanding projects to an integrated scheme for managing national assets.This transition approa»»»
Anytime brings fully digital motor insurance to Romanian drivers
With a streamlined quote journey requiring only four essential fields and a completely paperless experience from payment to policy delivery, Anytime continues to invest in digital solutions designed around customer needs. “The new option available on our website marks an important step in strengthe»»»
BCR Dragobete Study: 1 in 3 young people say money has affected their relationship
A new BCR study, conducted by Cult Market Research on the occasion of the Romanian Valentine’s Day, shows how young people today manage their finances as a couple and what these choices say about trust, maturity, and the future. The results show that, beyond romantic gestures, the stability of a mo»»»
Revolutionary Guards Conduct Military Drills in Iran’s South
Iran's Revolutionary Guards, the ideological arm of the military, are carrying out drills on the country's southern shores of the Gulf, state media said Tuesday. "Combined 1404 (2026) exercise of the IRGC Ground Forces has begun," state TV reported, referring to this year in both the Iranian and Gr»»»
Opinion | China at the Heart of the Iranian Crisis
Venezuela and Iran are the countries most affected by the “peace through strength” doctrine inaugurated by U.S. President Donald Trump. The former faced maritime and aerial blockades, the kidnapping of its president, and the initiation of his trial in Miami, all without any effective global respons»»»
U.S. seizes third oil tanker in Indian Ocean - UPI.com
The U.S. military seized a third oil tanker moving from the Caribbean Sea to the Indian Ocean, the Pentagon said Tuesday. Photo by Department of War/X Feb. 24 (UPI) -- The U.S. military seized a third oil tanker moving from the Caribbean Sea to the Indian Ocean, the Pentagon said Tuesday. The Berth»»»
Clashes erupt in the town of Ni’lin, west of Ramallah, and the occupation forces fire tear gas canisters: report - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Cosmopolis sold 570 homes in 2025, equivalent to approximately EUR 50 million
In Ilfov County, Cosmopolis sales account for almost 50% of the total transactions reported by ANCPI for this county, where Buftea recorded 219 sales and Popesti-Leordeni 1,051 sales during the same period. In addition to the transactions already completed, Cosmopolis has also concluded numerous pr»»»
IRGC Holds Hybrid Drill in Southern Iran - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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China targets Japan's defense sector with ban on 'dual-use' exports - UPI.com
Japan Air Self-Defense Force Mitsubishi F-2s perform a fly past during the 70th International Fleet Review at Sagami Bay southwest of Tokyo in November 2022. Mitsubishi was among 20 companies blacklisted by China on Tuesday amid rising tensions between Beijing and Tokyo. File Photo by Keizo Mori/UP»»»
Qatar Meteorology warns of relatively cold, misty conditions tonight
Doha, Qatar: Weather inshore until 6am on Wednesday will be relatively cold and hazy, turning misty in places later, the Department of Meteorology said in its daily weather report. Offshore conditions will be hazy to misty at times, the report added. Inshore winds will be mainly southeasterly to so»»»
GCC, India launch free trade agreement negotiations
New Delhi: The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the Republic of India signed a joint statement to launch negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the two sides. The joint statement was signed by GCC Secretary-General, Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, and Minister of Commerce and Industry of »»»
Four years into Russia's invasion, four young Ukrainians look to the future
Their names are Oleksandr, Sofiia, Bohdan, and Angelina. They are between 18 and 28 years old and live in Ukraine. On February 24, 2022, their lives and plans for the future were turned upside down by Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. FRANCE 24 sp»»»
Emirati donor files Dh3.5 million charity fraud case
An Emirati donor has filed a civil case in Dubai seeking to recover more than Dh3.5 million from two men he accused of fraudulently collecting funds under the guise of delivering humanitarian aid. The case, however, was dismissed after a final criminal ruling acquitted one of the defendants, preven»»»
Report: Karam's mission suspended pending US solution for south
The U.S.-led Mechanism committee will meet Wednesday in Ras al-Naqoura for the first time since December 19, al-Akhbar newspaper reported. It quoted informed sources as saying that the meeting will be limited to military personnel in the vein of the previous meeting. “The U.S. and Israel do not wan»»»
Is Washington preparing for a multi-week air campaign against Iran?
Dubai: Fresh satellite imagery and flight-tracking data point to a significant expansion of US military assets across Europe and the Middle East, underscoring rising tensions with Iran and fuelling renewed debate over whether Washington is preparing for a sustained military campaign. Signals of pos»»»
UAE approves new 2026–2027 teaching plan with AI
The Ministry of Education has approved the new teaching plan for public and private schools applying the national curriculum for the 2026-2027 academic year, as part of its effort to modernise the education system and raise learning outcomes across all stages. According to the plan, the changes cov»»»
Emirati donor files Dh3.5 million charity fraud case
An Emirati donor has filed a civil case in Dubai seeking to recover more than Dh3.5 million from two men he accused of fraudulently collecting funds under the guise of delivering humanitarian aid. The case, however, was dismissed after a final criminal ruling acquitted one of the defendants, preven»»»
Tunindex crosses symbolic threshold of 15,000 points
Tunis, Feb. 24 (TAP) - The stock market continued its positive momentum, ending Tuesday's session on an optimistic note (+0.95%).The Tunindex crossed the symbolic threshold of 15,000 points with a substantial trading volume of 11.7 million dinars,...»»»
Meta, AMD agree to major chips deal
Washington, United States: American tech giant Meta has reached an agreement to purchase millions of chips from processor manufacturer AMD, in which it could become a shareholder, the two companies announced Tuesday. AMD has committed to supplying Meta with up to 6 gigawatts worth of graphics proce»»»
Sharjah Charity inaugurates new mosque in Kalba ahead of Ramadan
Sharjah Charity International has inaugurated the Martyr Mohammed Ismail Al Bloushi Mosque in Al Saf area of Kalba, as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen religious infrastructure and serve communities across the emirate. The project was implemented in cooperation with the Sharjah Department »»»
UAE State Security warns of extremist attempts to recruit youth through emotional manipulation
Abu Dhabi: The State Security Department has warned against attempts by extremist groups to recruit young people through emotionally manipulative messaging, urging families and communities to remain vigilant and reinforce the values of moderation. In a statement shared on social media, the departme»»»
Driverless taxis are coming: Dubai Taxi confirms autonomous launch date
Dubai: Dubai Taxi Company will launch its first autonomous ride next month, a significant step in the emirate’s efforts towards adopting smart mobility and AI-driven transport, its chief executive said. The announcement came as the company’s board recommended final dividends of Dh142 million for th»»»
Dubai's RTA pledges Dh5 million to global campaign against childhood hunger
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has announced a Dh5 million contribution to the Edge of Life campaign, which works towards aiding five million children. The initiative, launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Du»»»