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Floyd Mayweather to come out of retirement

Los Angeles, United States: Floyd Mayweather is coming out of retirement and will return to professional boxing after his exhibition fight with Mike Tyson this spring, the 48-year-old announced Friday. Former multi-weight world champion Mayweather retired from boxing in 2017, unbeaten in 50 bouts, »»»

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Al Majalla 13m

Donald Trump answers a Supreme Court rebuke with new tariff threats

Rarely does so totemic a presidential policy receive so resounding a smackdown. On 20 February, the Supreme Court ruled, in Learning Resources v Trump, that the bulk of President Donald Trump’s tariffs were illegal. Mr Trump had asserted that a 1970s-era law, the International Emergency Economic Po»»»

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24 News Agency 24m

First Deputy Health Minister of Kyrgyzstan resigns - | 24.KG

First Deputy Health Minister of Kyrgyzstan, Aibek Matkerimov, resigned. Media reported citing sources. According to them, the First Deputy Health Minister bid farewell to the staff and announced his resignation yesterday morning. There is no order for his dismissal. Aibek Matkerimov was appointed t»»»

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24 News Agency 36m

Ernisbek Ormokov dismissed as Mayor of Manas city - | 24.KG

Ernisbek Ormokov has been dismissed from his position as Mayor of Manas city. The press service of the head of state reported. Ernisbek Ormokov was appointed to this position in the summer of 2021. At that time, 29 deputies of the Jalal-Abad City Council voted for Ernisbek Ormokov, the sole candida»»»

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24 News Agency 48m

Organization of Turkic States moves to new level of economic cooperation - | 24.KG

The 14th meeting of the Ministers of Economy and Trade of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) was held in Turkestan. According to the organization’s press service, ministerial-level delegations from member states took part in the meeting to advance economic cooperation, deepen trade ties, and p»»»

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Bishkek residents and guests invited to celebrate Maslenitsa - | 24.KG

Residents of Bishkek and guests of the capital are invited to take part in Maslenitsa celebrations on February 22, organizers announced. The festive program will feature traditional round dances, songs, performances, games, competitions, and, of course, delicious pancakes. The main event in Bishkek»»»

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Gulf News 49m

Couple gets death for sexually assaulting 33 children

A special court under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act in Uttar Pradesh’s Banda district has sentenced two people — Rambhawan and his wife Durgawati — to death for the sexual abuse and exploitation of dozens of children. The verdict was delivered on Friday after the court»»»

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Sputnik 53m

Trump Announces Introduction of Global 10% Trade Tariff on All Countries

US President Donald Trump announced that he signed an executive order imposing a 10% trade tariff on all countries. President Donald Trump announced the signing of a 10% import duty on goods from all countries, which will take effect on February 24 and last 150 days."It is my Great Honor to have ju»»»

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Sputnik 53m

Hungary Blocks €90B EU Loan for Ukraine in Response to Energy Blockade – FM

Hungary is blocking an EU loan to Ukraine in the amount of 90 billion euros ($106 billion) while it is blocking Russian oil transit via the Druzhba pipeline, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said on Friday. "As long as Ukraine blocks the Druzhba pipeline and until Ukraine resumes oil supp»»»

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BBC 1h

Anna Murdoch-Mann, mother of News Corp heir, dies aged 81

Anna Murdoch-Mann, writer and ex-wife of media baron Rupert Murdoch, has died aged 81, his media outlets have announced. Married to the mogul for 31 years, she was described by the New York Post as an "active partner" in building News Corp. She was mother to three of Murdoch's children, Elisabeth, »»»

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Ya Libnan 2h

12 killed including a Hezbollah commander in Israeli strikes on eastern and southern Lebanon – Ya Libnan

Share: Israel also hits underground depots and a bunker on the border with Syria BEIRUT, February 20. /TASS/. 12 Hezbollah militants were killed and dozens more were wounded after Israeli raids on Hezbollah targets in eastern Lebanon, Lebanese media reported, citing medical sources. The strikes wer»»»

BBC 2h

At least 10 killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon - state media

At least 10 people have been killed in Israeli air strikes on eastern Lebanon, according to state media. A senior Hezbollah official was among those killed, the Iranian-backed militant group said in a statement. Israel's military said it was targeting sites that belonged to the group in the Bekaa V»»»

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BNE 2h

Pakistan: a fragile economic calm after crisis

Pakistan has stepped back from the brink of economic collapse a note from Capital Economics suggests. Foreign exchange reserves have been rebuilt, inflation has eased, the current account is broadly balanced and the fiscal position has strengthened markedly. Yet weak growth and fractious domestic p»»»

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BNE 2h

Indonesia’s GDP puzzle raises fresh data integrity questions

The acceleration in Indonesia’s GDP growth in Q4 sits uneasily with other activity indicators, which suggest the economy lost momentum towards the end of last year, a note from Capital Economics says. With the government intent on lifting growth to 8% and signs that the national accounts may have b»»»

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BNE 2h

Turkmen leader’s visit to United States remains shrouded in mystery

Turkmenistan’s paramount leader Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov was back in Ashgabat on February 20 following a below-the-radar visit to the United States that may have included a visit to Mar-a-Lago, US President Donald Trump’s compound-cum-private club in Palm Beach, Florida. »»»

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BNE 2h

Turkmen leader’s visit to United States remains shrouded in mystery

Turkmenistan’s paramount leader Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov was back in Ashgabat on February 20 following a below-the-radar visit to the United States that may have included a visit to Mar-a-Lago, US President Donald Trump’s compound-cum-private club in Palm Beach, Florida. »»»

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BBC 2h

Iran's motorcycling midwife and rights campaigner is star of Oscar-tipped film

Growing up in the Iranian capital Tehran, filmmaker Sara Khaki recalls seeing many examples of strong women in a male-dominated society. These were women "fighting for their independence and demanding space for their lives", she says. She later decided to research female entrepreneurs and activists»»»

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Gulf News 2h

It's not just a prediction anymore: See the 8 companies already using AI to replace staff

Dubai: Artificial intelligence (AI) replacing human workers is no longer a thought experiment, it's corporate strategy and it's playing out right now at some of the world's largest companies. The people building the technology aren't mincing their words either. In 2025, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman stated»»»

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BBC 3h

Canada looks to trade talks after US Supreme Court tosses Trump's tariffs

Celebrations in Canada over the decision by the US Supreme Court to strike down President Donald Trump's global tariffs were both brief and muted. The high court's decision, which included the "fentanyl" tariffs Trump imposed on Canada, China and Mexico, reinforced Canada's position that the levies»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Deadline diplomacy: Is US hinting at wider Iran operation amid unresolved talks?

Dubai: The arrival of the USS Gerald R. Ford in the Mediterranean Sea has sharpened focus on Washington’s Iran strategy, as military preparations intensify even while diplomatic contacts continue. Trump has said prospects for a deal with Iran would become clear within roughly 10 days, warning that »»»

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Gulf News 3h

Financial freedom starts with awareness, not income

Before setting out on any journey, you must understand your current position — only then can you move toward your destination. Your financial freedom journey is no different - if you don’t know your situation today, you will not reach your goal. This article will provide a roadmap to this journey u»»»

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DW 3h

Trump ends some tariffs, imposes new 10% global one

BusinessUnited States of AmericaTrump ends some tariffs, imposes new 10% global oneSean Sinico | Jon Shelton with AFP, APAfter suffering a loss at the Supreme Court, US President Donald Trump has ended the tariffs declared illegal, but he has also announced a new 10% global duty. https://p.dw.com/p»»»

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DW 3h

Trump ends some tariffs, imposes new global one

BusinessUnited States of AmericaTrump ends some tariffs, imposes new global oneSean Sinico | Jon Shelton with AFP, APAfter suffering a loss at the Supreme Court, US President Donald Trump has ended the tariffs declared illegal, but he has also announced a new 10% global duty. https://p.dw.com/p/599»»»

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BBC 4h

Trump lashes out at Supreme Court justices over tariffs ruling

US President Donald Trump lashed out in unusually personal terms against the six Supreme Court justices who handed him one of the biggest setbacks of his second term in office by striking down the administration's global tariffs. The court's Friday ruling was "deeply disappointing". The justices wh»»»

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BBC 4h

Killing of nationalist student leaves French far left in deep trouble as elections loom

Is the far left about to replace the far right as the pariah of French politics? The question is inescapable following the killing in Lyon of nationalist student Quentin Deranque by suspected far-left militants. Deranque was killed on 12 February after a small university protest by far-right femini»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Which Trump tariffs did the Supreme Court strike down? Here's what to know

NEW YORK: The highest US court struck down some of President Donald Trump's most sweeping tariffs on Friday, in a 6-3 decision that he overstepped his authority when using an emergency powers law to justify new taxes on goods from nearly every country in the world. Trump has launched a barrage of n»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Who was Alan Rumi? Expat father in UAE pays tribute to toddler son killed in Sharjah freak accident

Sharjah: Just like Alan Kurdi, the Syrian refugee toddler whose body on a Turkish beach in 2015 broke millions of hearts across the world, Alan Rumi's death has left a trail of grief stretching from a Sharjah neighbourhood all the way back to Kerala in south India. He was 22 months old. He had a si»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Feeling lonely this Ramadan in UAE? Doctors say you’re not alone this year

For Abdullah, a 28-year-old expat in Dubai, Ramadan last year was not just about fasting, it was about fighting loneliness. Living away from his family for the first time during the holy month, he struggled with disrupted sleep, low energy and an unexpected sense of isolation. “I thought being busy»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Dubai hits 4m residents while property deals cross Dh900b

Dubai: Dubai’s population has surpassed four million, a milestone that is already feeding directly into housing demand and reinforcing record activity in a property market that saw transactions approach Dh900 billion last year. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The emira»»»

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Kuna 5h

US State Sec. highlights Vietnam, Indonesia Indo-Pacific security partnerships

WASHINGTON, Feb 20 (KUNA) -- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stressed the importance of strategic partnerships with Vietnam and Indonesia in supporting security and prosperity across the Indo-Pacific, a region Washington prioritizes amid intensifying geopolitical competition with China.Rubio made»»»

Kuna 5h

Indonesia, US sign bilateral trade deal, announce new strategic partnership

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (KUNA) -- Indonesia officially signed a bilateral trade agreement with the United States on Friday, titled "Implementing the Agreement Towards a New Golden Era of the US-Indonesia Alliance," during a meeting between Presidents Prabowo Subianto and Donald Trump in Washington.Ind»»»

Kuna 5h

Amiri Diwan extends thanks to Ramadan well-wishers

KUWAIT, Feb 20 (KUNA) -- The Amiri Diwan extended sincere appreciation to nationals and residents who came to exchange Ramadan greetings with His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah and the ruling the family»»»

Kuna 5h

Kuwait Towers .. nat'l landmark, icon of contemporary Arab heritage

KUWAIT, Feb 20 (KUNA) -- Kuwait Towers, inaugurated in 1979 overlooking the Arabian Gulf, were initially constructed as a water storage project. Over time, they have become a prominent national landmark and an icon of contemporary Arab heritage.The concept was the idea of late Amir Sheikh Jaber Al-»»»

Kuna 5h

Trump: I'm considering a limited strike against Iran

WASHINGTON, Feb 20 (KUNA) -- US President Donald Trump said on Friday that he is considering a limited strike against Iran if it does not forge a deal with the US to constrain its nuclear program."I guess I can say I am considering that," the president said when asked whether he was considering a l»»»

Kuna 5h

Trump slams Supreme Court ruling voiding emergency tariffs, vows "stronger alternatives"

WASHINGTON, Feb 20 (KUNA) -- US President Donald Trump described a Supreme Court ruling invalidating tariffs he imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) as "disgraceful," asserting he has "stronger alternatives" and announcing plans to introduce a 10 percent global tari»»»

Kuna 5h

US Supreme Court rules Trump's emergency tariffs unlawful

WASHINGTON, Feb 20 (KUNA) -- The Supreme Court of the United States ruled on Friday that President Donald Trump unlawfully invoked the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose sweeping unilateral tariffs on most US trading partners.According to Fox News, the decision was issued»»»

BBC 5h

Trump plans new 10% tariff as Supreme Court rejects his global import taxes

US President Donald Trump has vowed to impose a new 10% global tariff to replace ones struck down by the Supreme Court, calling the ruling "terrible" and lambasting the justices who rejected his trade policy as "fools". The president unveiled the plan shortly after the justices outlawed most of the»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 5h

Emil Koshlukov Challenges CEM Decision to Appoint Milena Milotinova as Director General of Bulgarian National Television

Outgoing Director General of the Bulgarian National Television (BNT), Emil Koshlukov, filed a complaint with the Sofia Regional Administrative Court challenging the Council for Electronic Media’s (CEM) decision to appoint Milena Milotinova as his successor, the Court announced on its website on Fri»»»

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BBC 6h

Trump says he is considering limited military strike on Iran

US President Donald Trump has said he is considering a limited military strike on Iran in order to pressure its leaders to agree a deal to curb the nuclear programme. The president made the remark in response to a question from a journalist hours after officials had suggested the possibility of a s»»»

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France24 6h

Trump considers strike on Iran as Tehran says draft nuclear deal coming soon

US President Donald Trump on Friday said he was considering a limited strike on Iran as he sent a major naval buildup to the region with the goal of pressurising Tehran to cut a deal that would curb its nuclear programme. Iran's foreign minister said a draft proposal for an agreement with Washingto»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

Ukrainian President announces recapture of hundreds of kilometers in south of country

Kyiv: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed Friday that his country's army has regained control of 300 square kilometers in a counter-offensive that is still ongoing in the south of the country. In a press statement, the Ukrainian president noted that this advance is part of Kyiv's "bro»»»

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BBC 6h

UK agrees drone defence plan with four EU allies

Britain is to develop new air defence weapons alongside the EU's four biggest military powers, deepening ties with the European defence sector. The project will invite manufacturers in the UK, Germany, France, Italy and Poland to submit plans to build low-cost missiles and autonomous drones. The al»»»

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RT 7h

The Windsor taboo breaks: What the UK royal arrest means

February 19, 2026, will undoubtedly enter British history. Whether it will also come to be seen as a marker of the British Empire’s final unraveling remains an open question. That discussion can wait. For now, the facts themselves are striking enough. At eight o’clock on Thursday morning, Andrew Mo»»»

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UPI 7h

In photos: Ramadan preparations begin in Cairo, Egypt - All Photos - UPI.com

By Wade SheridanMuslim people prepare for the start of Ramadan in Nasr City, Cairo, Egypt, on Tuesday. Ramadan is the holiest month in the Islamic calendar. A Muslim boy carries a Ramadan lantern in a popular market one day before the start of Ramadan in Nasr City, Cairo, Egypt, on February 17, 202»»»

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UPI 7h

1M subject to fire watch as Oklahoma fires continue - UPI.com

Several fires continue burning on Friday in the Oklahoma and Texas panhandles, forcing local evacuations and placing more than a million people in the area under a fire watch. File Photo by Toru Kawana/UPI | License Photo Feb. 20 (UPI) -- Wildfires have burned more than 300,000 acres in the Oklahom»»»

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RT 7h

Epstein estate to pay $35 million to settle sex abuse claims

The estate of the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has agreed to pay up to $35 million to settle a class-action lawsuit, according to a court filing from Thursday. The suit accused two of the financier’s advisers of aiding and abetting his sex trafficking of young women and teenage girls. The laws»»»

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RT 7h

Venezuela enacts political amnesty law

Venezuela’s interim president, Delcy Rodriguez, has enacted an amnesty law meant to grant immediate clemency to individuals jailed for participating in political unrest. The law, signed on Thursday, had been formally proposed by Rodriguez in January, weeks after she was appointed interim president.»»»

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UPI 7h

Poll: 62% oppose ICE's tactics in immigration efforts - UPI.com

Tens of thousands of people march through downtown Minneapolis as they protest the federal government's immigration enforcement surge in Minneapolis on Jan. 30. A new poll shows that most Americans believe President Donald Trump has gone too far in his immigration efforts. Photo by Craig Lassig/UPI»»»

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Naharnet 7h

Salam once again defends controversial tax hike

Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said Friday that telling people the truth is not a choice but a must, as he defended new taxes approved earlier this week by his government. "The financial situation we inherited is very difficult and the trust between the state and the people was damaged in the past," he»»»

Naharnet 8h

Trump painted rosy picture of Gaza future but on the ground, there's only despair

At the inaugural meeting of his Board of Peace in Washington, President Donald Trump spoke of billions of dollars pledged to rebuild the Gaza Strip and a "new and harmonious" Middle East rising from the ashes of war. Videos aired at the meeting showed a future of gleaming high-rises and new soccer »»»