Share: File: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will make a quick trip to Israel early next week as tensions between the United States and Iran soar amid a massive buildup of U.S. forces in the Middle East, the State D»»»

A fire broke out in an apartment in a four- storey building in the Karama area in Dubai. The apartment building is situated close to the Karama park near the Lulu Shopping Centre in the busy Karama area. The fire started around 7.45pm on Friday and fire tenders arrived in a few minutes and are figh»»»

Tunis, Feb. 27 (TAP) - The average money market rate (MMR) continued its downward trend, standing at 6.99% in February 2026, compared with 7.08% in January 2026, according to statistical data released on Friday by the Central Bank of Tunisia...»»»

The US has failed to curb militants on American soil seeking to overthrow the Cuban government, officials in Havana have said, commenting on a deadly shootout this week involving a boat allegedly stolen in Florida. According to Cuban accounts, a patrol vessel intercepted a boat carrying armed indiv»»»

Tunis, Feb. 27 (TAP) - In a dynamic market, the Tunindex continued its upward trend on Friday, rising by 0.34% to 15,174.64 points, on solid trading volume of 12.4 million dinars, according to broker Tunisie Valeurs.SOTUVER topped the market...»»»

Bulgaria’s forests face serious systemic risks due to outdated policy planning, weak data and declining forest health, according to a newly adopted opinion by the Economic and Social Council made public Friday. In its opinion titled "Forests as a Strategic Resource in the Context of Sustainable Man»»»

Iran has not allowed the United Nations nuclear agency access to its nuclear facilities bombed by Iran and the United States during a 12-day war in June, according to a confidential report by the watchdog circulated to member states and seen Friday by The Associated Press. The report from the Inter»»»

ASTANA - At a ceremony also attended by Presidents Aleksandar Vucic and Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Serbia and Kazakhstan exchanged ten signed bilateral documents on cooperation in Astana on Friday. "The exchanged documents include a Memorandum of Cooperation between the Ministry of Health of Serbia and»»»

U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee said in an email to embassy workers that the decision to authorize some staff to leave followed a series of overnight calls and meetings. File Photo by Jim Hollander/UPI | License Photo Feb. 27 (UPI) -- The United States is pulling some non-emergency staff an»»»

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Friday that she will start to "provisionally implement" a massive trade deal with the Mercosur bloc of nations in South America despite not having approval from European Parliament. The trans-Atlantic trade deal is expected to create one of»»»

Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov has appointed Murad Turk Deputy Transport and Communications Minister, the press centre of the ministry announced on Friday. Murad Turk has experience in the management, control, and implementation of projects and programmes funded by the European Union. He has»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hebrew Media Reports Surge in Iranian Cyberattacks against ‘Israel’ 27-02-2026 15:35 PM Illustrative image signalling a cyber attack by an »»»

In a step carrying political indications, al-Mustaqbal Movement has asked dozens of its members and figures close to it to officially submit their parliamentary vote nominations next week, An-Nahar newspaper reported on Friday. The Movement, whose political activities have been suspended for the pa»»»

As Lebanon prepares for its parliamentary elections, several media reports and politicians claim that the country is under pressure to postpone the juncture. Prime Minister Nawaf Salam denied the claims, in an interview Thursday. No one has urged him to hold or to postpone the elections, he said. P»»»

Dubai: South Indian state Tamil Nadu is no stranger to actors becoming big ticket politicians. From icons like M.G. Ramachandran and Jayalalithaa to more recent ventures by stars like Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth, the state has repeatedly seen film icons channel their on-screen popularity into poli»»»

Albania’s government on Friday appointed Skerdi Tushi as director general of the Anti-Corruption Directorate, marking a leadership change at one of the country’s key institutions tasked with combating corruption. The decision was approved during a cabinet meeting and endorsed by Prime Minister Edi »»»

In a dramatic reversal within 24 hours, the Kerala High Court has allowed the release of the film The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond, lifting an interim stay that had put its debut on hold. A Division Bench comprising Justices Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and PV Balakrishnan set aside an earlier order»»»

The current issues of Bulgaria's waste sector will persist until waste is treated as a resource and stronger, transparent competition is introduced among the organizations responsible for its management, caretaker Environment Minister Julian Popov told Parliament durng Question Time on Friday. He s»»»

‎The Libyan Businessmen Council (LBC) signed of a cooperation agreement with the General Authority for Exhibitions and Conferences last Wednesday (25 February), within the framework of strengthening partnership between the public and private sectors and supporting economic and investment mobility i»»»

A large share of the higher electricity bills is due to increased energy consumption, Caretaker Energy Minister Traicho Traikov said at a briefing at the Council of Ministers on Friday after a meeting convened by Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov and attended by Caretaker Economy and Industry M»»»

Cătălin Vasile, CEO AQUILA: “Since our listing, we have directed the capital raised toward sustainable growth through strategic acquisitions, modernization, and organic expansion. The four completed transactions have significantly expanded our portfolio and regional footprint, generating visible op»»»

Dubai: In a development that has stunned both the Tamil film industry and political circles, Tamilian superstar Vijay, founder and chief of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, is facing a divorce petition filed by his wife, Sangeeta Sornalingam. They have been married for 25 years. According to a report by I»»»

Doha, Qatar: Garangao is a cherished tradition celebrated across the Gulf region. In Qatar, it marks the midway point of the holy month of Ramadan. The day serves as a celebration and encouragement for children, rewarding them for fasting for half of the holy month of Ramadan. Dressed in vibrant tr»»»

The increase in turnover and operational volumes reflects not only MedLife’s resilience, but also its relevance for the health of Romanians in diverse economic contexts. Since its listing on the Bucharest Stock Exchange in 2016, MedLife has recorded an average annual growth of over 20%, consolidati»»»

Shareholders benefited from two rounds of dividends: RON 1.59 billion, distributed from the 2024 profit (in June), and RON 700 million, from the profit reserves accumulated in previous years (in December). Banca Transilvania ranks first in terms of customer satisfaction among large banks in Romania»»»

Three sources familiar with US intelligence reports have revealed that available data does not support President Donald Trump’s claims that Iran is close to developing a missile capable of striking US territory. The sources consider the assertion exaggerated, raising questions about one of the pote»»»

Embassies concerned with the Lebanese file have delivered warning messages to President Joseph Aoun, Speaker Nabih Berri and PM Nawaf Salam, cautioning them that “any intervention from Lebanon in the war with Israel will lead to a harsh new war,” diplomatic sources told Al-Jadeed TV. “The Israeli w»»»

Water prices in Bulgaria are market-based and were raised in a coordinated manner as of February 26, caretaker Regional Development and Public Works Minister Angelina Boneva told journalists at the Council of Ministers on Friday. She was responding to a question on whether drinking water prices wou»»»

Bulgaria's Caretaker Agriculture and Food Minister Ivan Hristanov reported on Friday that his office received a tip on Thursday that may involve national security concerns. He confirmed that Prime Minister Andrey Gurov has been informed but refrained from providing further details about the nature »»»

The International Monetary Fund's executive board on Thursday approved an $8.1 billion, four-year loan for Ukraine, with $1.5 billion to be disbursed immediately to help keep the government running as its war against Russia's invasion drags into a fifth year. The IMF said the new Extended Fund Faci»»»

An expanded meeting was held yesterday at the Tripoli Chamber of Commerce’s Tripoli headquarters to discuss the repercussions of monetary policies and the recent economic changes in the country. The meeting included several chamber members, representatives from Zawia Chamber of Commerce, the Libyan»»»

Dubai: For those already following Punch the Monkey, you know the internet has been obsessed with the little Japanese macaque and his oversized orangutan plush. But here’s something you might not have noticed: typing “Punch the Monkey” into Google triggers a playful Easter egg. Unlike Google’s typi»»»

POLITICS The April 19 parliamentary elections and the appointments of caretaker ministers and regional governors are given prominence in the news media on Friday. On bTV, sociologists Boryana Dimitrova from Alpha Research and Parvan Simeonov from the Myara polling agency noted that the election cam»»»

A drone jammed by the Swedish military after it was spotted near a French aircraft carrier docked in Malmo was "probably" Russian, Swedish defence minister Pal Jonson has said. The French military said the drone was spotted seven nautical miles (13km) from the Charles de Gaulle carrier, which has n»»»

The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre has announced that 371,050 people benefited from the “Our Fasting Guests” iftar initiative during the first week of Ramadan. For Ramadan prayer timings, click here. According to the Centre, 204,130 fasting individuals were served at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli occupation forces stationed in Al-Ghajar open fire towards the outskirts of Al-Wazzani border town: Al-Manar correspondent in south»»»

The transaction, initially announced in April 2025, was finalized today after the European Central Bank (ECB) granted regulatory approval in mid-February 2026. “Closing the deal marks an important milestone not only for our organization, but also for the banking sector in the SEE region. Advent’s g»»»

Shrinking supply and rising rents create opportunity for Poleczki Park For years, Warsaw has been the undisputed leader of Poland’s commercial real estate market. The capital continues to attract investors, global companies are choosing it for their regional headquarters, and demand for modern offi»»»

In Dolne Miasto, one of Gdańsk’s most desirable historic districts, Esencja and Jaskółcza introduce premium investment apartments that combine modern design, strong investment potential, and proximity to the Old Town. Both projects offer exclusive investment apartments designed for discerning buyer»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - British and French paratroopers have completed preparations for a possible peacekeeping mission in Ukraine, The Telegraph newspaper reported. During exercises in France’s Brittany, more than 600 soldiers from the UK's 16 Air Assault Brigade conducted a simulated airborne raid alo»»»

Dubai: Dhurandhar skipped UAE cinemas and landed directly on Netflix, but UAE-based actor R. Madhavan believes a film’s true success lies in the lengths fans go to see it on the big screen. In a recent conversation on Sonia Shenoy’s YouTube channel, Madhavan revealed that when the film's theatrical»»»

Racism across Europe is not only about speeches by extremists or headline-grabbing scandals — but also what is repeated and normalised in political discourse and down into everyday life, warns Michaela Moua, the European Commission’s anti-racism coordinator. For nearly five years, Moua, a Finnish f»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - UK Defense Secretary John Healey has ordered an internal investigation into whether US late infamous financier Jeffrey Epstein may have used Royal Air Force (RAF) bases for human trafficking, The Telegraph reported. According to the report, Healey has instructed officials to "lea»»»

Venezuela’s interim leader on Thursday urged US President Donald Trump to lift punitive sanctions and a US oil blockade, calling the nations “friends”, after Washington’s capture and ouster of Nicolas Maduro. Trump ordered the blockade in December, and US forces seized Maduro and his wife, flying t»»»

Israeli occupation demolished 312 Palestinian residential and agricultural structures during the first six weeks of 2026, a Palestinian rights group said Thursday. The start of 2026 has seen a “notable escalation” in Israeli demolitions and illegal settler attacks across the occupied West Bank, the»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Four Palestinians Martyred in Two Israeli Attacks in Khan Yunis, Al-Bureij 27-02-2026 11:29 AM An Israeli airstrike early Friday killed fou»»»

At a republican meeting, President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov discussed the current situation in the energy sector. He noted that construction of Kambar-Ata-1 Hydropower Plant (HPP) with a capacity of 1,860 megawatts is underway. «Once this hydropower plant is commissioned, becoming the largest en»»»

Amina has been fighting to keep alive what's left of her humanitarian lifeline in Yemen. She feels heartbroken to see the aid group she founded years ago falling apart. "I remember how 1,600 poor families were deprived of cash because the Houthis insisted on getting a share of the money," she says.»»»

DOHA: Qatar Aluminium Manufacturing Company (QAMCO) Chairman of the Board of Directors Abdulrahman Ahmad Al Shaibi highlighted that QAMCO’s joint venture is ranked among the most efficient and lowest cost aluminium smelters globally while addressing shareholders at the company’s Annual General Asse»»»

DOHA: Gulf International Services (GIS) convened its Annual General Assembly Meeting for the fiscal year 2025, yesterday. Delivering the opening speech, Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa Al-Thani Chairman of the Board of Directors Gulf International Services said, “The Board of Directors is pleased to reco»»»