The Peninsula 2m

'Proud' Alcaraz digs deep to topple Rublev and reach Qatar final

Doha, Qatar: World no. 1 Carlos Alcaraz needed six match points before finally toppling defending champion Andrey Rublev 7-6 (7/3), 6-4 on Friday to reach the final of the Qatar Open. Playing his first tournament since completing his career Grand Slam at the Australian Open earlier in February, Alc»»»

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Gulf News 9m

Brazil, India ink critical minerals deal as leaders meet

India and Brazil agreed to boost cooperation on critical minerals and rare earths on Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said after talks in New Delhi with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. "The agreement on critical minerals and rare earths in a major step towards building resilien»»»

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The Peninsula 15m

Prime Minister receives phone call from Iran's Foreign Minister

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani has received a telephone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran HE Abbas Araghchi. During the call, the two sides discussed efforts to de-escalate tensio»»»

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RT 16m

Iran to present nuclear deal draft to US in days – FM

A draft for a potential new nuclear agreement could be presented to the US by Tehran within days, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said. Araghchi made the remarks in an interview with US broadcaster MSNBC on Friday, following a second round of Oman-mediated indirect negotiations between »»»

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RT 16m

The latest Nord Stream ‘revelation’ is part of a sinister info-control strategy

Only a few will be tempted to celebrate: German magazine Spiegel – once, a very long time ago, a proud flagship of critical investigate journalism but now an often cringe-inducing, radical-Centrist government and establishment mouthpiece – has noticed the obvious fact that Germany’s American overlo»»»

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The Peninsula 21m

Drones to light up Doha skies at Throwback Food Festival

Doha, Qatar: The skies over Doha will light up with one-of-a-kind drone show today, February 21, 2026. The show will take place at Throwback Food Festival in Old Doha Port after the winners of Qatar ExxonMobil Open are announced. World number 1 Carlos Alcaraz will play his first tournament since co»»»

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Kathimerini 23m

Five dead, 20 missing, as migrant vessel capsizes off Crete

At least five people have died and around 20 are reported missing after a migrant vessel capsized off the southern coast of Crete early Saturday. The incident occurred in waters off Kaloi Limenes, in the Iraklio regional unit. Survivors told authorities that up to 50 people were on board the wooden»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 23m

BSP National Council Member Gutsanov: Election Push Hinges on Next Two Plenums

BSP National Council member and BSP MP Borislav Gutsanov said on Saturday that the party’s early-election performance will largely hinge on decisions taken at this and at the next plenum, speaking ahead of a National Council meeting at BSP headquarters in Sofia. Gutsanov said unity was paramount. H»»»

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Sputnik 26m

Slovakia Threatens to Cut Emergency Power to Ukraine Over Oil Transit Dispute

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - If Kiev fails to restore oil transit to Slovakia on Monday, the EU nation will cut off emergency electricity supply to Ukraine, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico warned on Saturday. If on Monday Volodymyr Zelensky "does not resume oil supplies to Slovakia, then on the same day I »»»

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The Peninsula 27m

Global AI summit calls for 'secure, trustworthy and robust AI'

New Delhi, India: Nations including the United States and China called for "secure, trustworthy and robust" artificial intelligence, in a declaration issued Saturday after a major summit in New Delhi. "Advancing secure, trustworthy and robust AI is foundational to building trust and maximising soci»»»

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Al Awsat 28m

Serbia, Sweden Urge Citizens to Quit Iran as Trump Mulls Strike

Serbia and Sweden have urged their citizens in Iran to leave the country after US President Donald Trump threatened military action over the country's nuclear program. The Balkan nation had already invited Serbian nationals in mid-January to leave Iran and not to travel there, as the country's cler»»»

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TAP 37m

Tunisian green startups invited to participate in “ChangeNOW 2026” in Paris

Tunis, Feb 21 (TAP) - A call for expressions of interest has been launched by Expertise France to support the participation of Tunisian green startups and eco-entrepreneurs in the international exhibition “ChangeNOW 2026”, to be held at the Grand...»»»

24 News Agency 45m

Kyrgyzstan and North Macedonia sign Memorandum of Cultural Cooperation - | 24.KG

The Abdylas Maldybaev Kyrgyz National Academic Opera and Ballet Theater and the Estrada Multimedia Center in Prilep, North Macedonia, signed a Memorandum of Cooperation. The Ministry of Culture reported. According to the ministry, the document was signed by theater director Muratbek Begaliev and ce»»»

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24 News Agency 45m

Kyrgyzstan Taekwondo ITF Cup kicks off in Bishkek - | 24.KG

Bishkek hosts the Kyrgyzstan Cup in Taekwondo ITF on February 21–22. The National Taekwondo Federation reported. The tournament brings together the country’s strongest athletes, with guests from both neighboring countries and abroad. The competition takes place at Gym-N-Roll Sports Complex and is e»»»

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Gulf News 45m

US–Iran tension: Serbia urges citizens to leave now

Dubai: Serbia has urged its citizens in Iran to leave the country “as soon as possible”, citing a deteriorating security situation as tensions escalate between Tehran and Washington over Iran’s nuclear programme. In a statement published overnight, Serbia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs advised again»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 47m

Former BSP Leader Stanishev Warns Party Could Miss Parliament Over Radev Project

The Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) faces a potentially existential threat of failing to enter Parliament because of its past role in government and the emergence of a new political project linked to former president Rumen Radev, ex-BSP leader Sergey Stanishev said on Saturday. Stanishev called for»»»

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24 News Agency 57m

Adylbek Kasymaliev: Our agricultural products are exported to over 80 countries - | 24.KG

Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev participated in Agrodialogue forum. The Cabinet of Ministers’ press service reported. In his speech, he noted the results achieved in agriculture, highlighting last year’s key indicators. Agricultural production volume amounted t»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 59m

Caretaker Agriculture Minister Hristanov Says His Priority Will Be Restoring Trust in Ministry

In an interview with Darik Radio on Saturday, caretaker Agriculture and Food Minister Ivan Hristanov said he would work to restore public trust in the Ministry of Agriculture. He stressed that his main focus would be on combating corruption and increasing transparency in the work of the ministry an»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 59m

Navy Reinforces Dive Team for Maslen Nos Wreck

The Defence Ministry said on Saturday that an additional Navy diving team and a remotely operated underwater vehicle were redeployed overnight from Varna to the Burgas Naval Base to continue the inspection of the fishing vessel sunk east of Cape Maslen Nos. In an effort to get ahead of an expected »»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Amir sends congratulations to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques

Doha, Qatar: The Amir, HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of congratulations to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on the occasion of his country's Founding Day.»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Hezbollah MP: Lebanese Blood Not Cheap, Condemnations Fall Short as Israeli Attacks Continue

Member of Hezbollah’s Loyalty to Resistance parliamentary bloc MP Rami Abu Hamdan said on Saturday condemnations are no longer effective regarding the Israeli attacks, stressing that the Lebanese blood “is not to be treated as cheap.” In remarks commenting on the Israeli massacre that killed at lea»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Libya PM Undergoes 'Successful' Treatment at Heart Hospital

Libya's Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah has undergone "successful" treatment at a heart hospital, his office said Saturday, but his specific ailment was not disclosed. "I assure you that I am fine, by God's grace," said a statement posted on social media overnight. The treatment was carried out a»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Ak-Bosogo residential area in Bishkek to have no cold water - | 24.KG

On February 24, the supply of drinking water will be temporarily suspended from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. to residential buildings, schools, kindergartens, healthcare, and other social and industrial facilities, the Bishkek City Hall reported. The affected area is Ak-Bosogo residential area. «The water outa»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Construction site fence collapses onto private house in Kok-Zhar village - | 24.KG

A fence at a construction site collapsed onto a private house in the village of Kok-Zhar, a local resident told 24.kg news agency. He called for the developer’s license to be revoked. «I ask President Sadyr Japarov, as the guarantor of the Constitution, to stop this lawlessness. If the construction»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Multiple factors behind the rise in Japanese bond yields: QNB

Doha, Qatar: Qatar National Bank (QNB) attributed the rise in long-term Japanese government bond yields to several factors, most notably a structural shift in nominal growth driven by changes in political leadership, in addition to declining institutional demand amid regulatory changes. In its week»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Which AI tools can students use in UAE schools? Ministry names four approved platforms

Dubai: The UAE Ministry of Education has approved a list of generative artificial intelligence platforms for use in schools, setting out a formal framework aimed at promoting safe and responsible use of the technology in classrooms. The move, outlined in an annex to the ministry’s Safe and Responsi»»»

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Kuna 1h