UPI 3m

Watch: Large python makes midnight visit to home's bathroom - UPI.com

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sunshine Coast Snake Catchers 24/7 (@sunshinecoastsnakecatchers) Feb. 26 (UPI) -- An Australian snake catcher responded to a late night call from a Queensland resident who found a large carpet python lurking in their bathroom. Sunshine Coast Snake Catche»»»

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Kathimerini 10m

Police crack down on e-scooter riders in central Athens

Nearly a hundred people have been fined in central Athens over the past two days for riding electric scooters without wearing helmets, authorities said Friday. The dedicated spot checks, which are part of a broader crackdown on dangerous driving, led to 50 people being fined Thursday and another 45»»»

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Gulf News 18m

UAE issues new travel advisory for citizens abroad

Abu Dhabi: The UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued updated travel guidance for Emirati citizens, urging them to take precautionary steps to ensure their safety and that of their families while abroad. The ministry advised travellers to check that their passports remain valid for at least s»»»

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Naharnet 23m

Saudi, Qatar attempting to de-escalate Afghanistan-Pakistan conflict

Saudi Arabia and Qatar are engaged in efforts to halt deadly fighting between Pakistan and Afghanistan, a source with knowledge of the talks told AFP on Friday. The diplomatic drive comes as fears of a spiraling conflict grew after Pakistan bombed major cities in Afghanistan, declaring that they we»»»

The Peninsula 33m

Egypt, Saudi Foreign Ministers discuss regional issues, bilateral ties

Cairo: Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Badr Abdelatty discussed regional developments and ways to strengthen bilateral relations during a phone call with his Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud. In a statement, the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the two ministers st»»»

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Kathimerini 34m

Two held over €1 million scam behind businessman’s suicide

Two people have been arrested on the island of Evia, suspected of organizing a scam that cost a Cretan businessman more than a million euros and ultimately drove him to kill himself, authorities said Friday. A police statement said the investigation followed the 79-year-old man’s suicide on Decembe»»»

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Sputnik 37m

Zelensky's Cornered: He's Flip-Flopping & Sabotaging Peace Process to Stay in Power - Expert

Volodymyr Zelensky’s conflicting statements aim to drag out the fighting, as any peace deal would kill his political career, military journalist Alexey Borzenko tells Sputnik. "Zelensky is determined to cling to his seat at all costs, constantly changing the terms and sabotaging the process, despit»»»

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Gulf News 44m

Ras Al Khaimah Police arrest 19 beggars; one made Dh11,000 in a day

Ras Al Khaimah: Ras Al Khaimah Police have arrested 19 beggars of different nationalities since the start of Ramadan as part of an ongoing awareness and enforcement campaign aimed at curbing begging and protecting charitable donations. Police said one of those arrested was found carrying Dh11,000, »»»

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Kathimerini 46m

Autopsy fails to identify body found in forest

A forensic examination of body parts discovered Thursday in Halkidiki, northern Greece, has so far failed to determine the identity of the deceased or the exact cause of death due to the advanced state of decomposition. According to the state-run AMNA news agency, preliminary findings indicate the »»»

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Naharnet 48m

Israeli strikes kill at least five in Gaza

Israel's top court on Friday moved to allow international aid groups to keep operating in the Gaza Strip and other Palestinian territories as Israeli strikes killed at least five people across the war-torn enclave. The Supreme Court's order, which followed a petition from 17 aid groups, effectively»»»

Naharnet 48m

Iraq PM candidate Maliki meets senior US diplomat

The leading candidate to become Iraq's next prime minister, Nouri al-Maliki, met with U.S. diplomat Tom Barrack on Friday after refusing to withdraw his nomination despite the U.S. threatening to stop supporting the country if he returns to the post. Barrack, the U.S. envoy to Syria and ambassador »»»

Bulgarian News Agency 58m

Medical Supervision Agency Director Dismissed Over Transparency and Transplant Service Issues

Caretaker Health Minister Michail Okoliyski dismissed Ivanka Dineva as Director of the Medical Supervision Executive Agency (MSEA), the ministry reported on Friday. Deputy Director Radka Nikolova was appointed as acting Director. The decision was made after assessing the need to strengthen capacity»»»

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Naharnet 1h

Report: Mustaqbal to mass submit parliamentary vote nominations

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»»»

Novinite 1h

March Natural Gas Rates in Bulgaria See Minimal Rise Amid Lower Demand

The Energy and Water Regulatory Commission (EWRC) has set the price of natural gas for March 2026 at 32.60 euros per megawatt-hour, excluding access, transmission, excise, and VAT charges. This price applies to Bulgargaz EAD sales to end suppliers as well as licensed producers and transmitters of h»»»

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Kuna 1h

Kuwait PM congratulates Dominican Republic on Independence Day

KUWAIT, Feb 27 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah sent on Friday a cable of congratulations to the President of the Dominican Republic, Luis Abinader, on his country's Independence Day. (pick up previous) aa»»»

Albanian Daily News 1h

Albania Appoints New Anti-Corruption Directorate Chief

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 »»»

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Gulf News 1h

Kerala High Court clears way for ‘The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond’ release

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»»»

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Kuna 1h

China lifts 100 pct tariffs on some Canadian imports to support trade ties

BEIJING, Feb 27 (KUNA) -- China announced the cancellation of 100 percent tariffs it had imposed on certain Canadian imports since March 2025, in a move aimed at promoting the sound, stable and sustainable development of bilateral economic and trade relations.In a statement on Friday, the Chinese M»»»

The Peninsula 2h

Wathnan Racing's Dabida claims Al Wakra Cup

Doha: Wathnan Racing’s Dabida delivered an impressive performance to shed her maiden tag with victory in the Al Wakra Cup at Al Rayyan Racecourse on late Thursday evening. Contesting the feature event for four-year-old Purebred Arabian fillies over 2000m, the grey filly was expertly guided by Soufi»»»

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Kuna 2h

UEFA Champions League Round of 16 draw sets up blockbuster clashes

GENEVA, Feb 27 (KUNA) -- UEFA unveiled the draw for the Round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League 2025-2026 season, producing several highly anticipated encounters.The draw ceremony, held at UEFA headquarters in Nyon on Friday, set up a heavyweight clash between Spain's Real Madrid and England's Man»»»

TAP 2h

IACE warns against shrinkflation in Tunisia since start of Ramadan

Tunis, Feb. 27 (TAP) – The Arab Institute of Business Leaders (IACE) has warned against "shrinkflation" (product downsizing) observed since the beginning of the month of Ramadan. This is a commercial practice of reducing the volume, size or weight...»»»

Business-review 2h

Three out of four Romanians monitor their spending, and 55% use banking apps for money management

Banking apps dominate the top money management solutions Digitization is already part of the daily routine for many Romanians. Over half of respondents (55%) say they use their bank’s mobile app to check transactions and automatically track expenses, making it their primary financial management too»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Higher Electricity Bills Largely Due to Increased Consumption, Caretaker Energy Minister Traikov Says

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»»»

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Sputnik 2h

Peace in Ukraine Would Spell Defeat and Political Suicide for EU & Zelensky - Expert

Volodymyr Zelensky’s numerous — and often contradictory — statements on a peaceful resolution to the Ukrainian crisis are a deliberate ploy to stretch out the conflict in order to assure his political and physical survival, according to Boris Rozhin, a military expert at the Center for Military-Pol»»»

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Business-review 2h

Revenue growth of 18% for AQUILA in 2025 to RON 3.5 billion

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»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Tamil superstar's wife Vijay files for divorce, claims infidelity

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»»»

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Kathimerini 2h

Floodwaters recede slightly in Evros as area remains on alert

Authorities in the Evros region of northeastern Greece remained on high alert Friday after a week of extensive flooding, although water levels have begun to recede slightly, according to local reports. An estimated 500 cubic meters of water per second continue to flow into the area due to overflow »»»

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Business-review 2h

MedLife reaches EUR 630 million turnover in 2025 and continues investments in genomics and AI

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»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Pakistan-Afghanistan fighting: What we know so far

Islamabad: Pakistan launched air strikes on cities in neighbouring Afghanistan on Friday, in a major escalation after months of attacks and cross-border strikes along their porous frontier. He is what we know about the fighting, which has raised fears of a wider conflict between the two neighbours.»»»

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Business-review 2h

Banca Transilvania Group consolidated net profit for 2025 reaches RON 4.66 billion

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»»»

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Al Manar 2h

Trump’s Iran Missile Warning Contradicted by US Intelligence

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»»»

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Tanjug 2h

Kecmanovic through to Acapulco semi-finals

ACAPULCO - Serbian tennis player Miomir Kecmanovic is through to the semi-finals of the Acapulco ATP tournament after a 6-3, 6-3 quarter-final victory over Frenchman Terence Atmane. Kecmanovic won after an hour and 31 minutes of play. In his first career ATP 500 series semi-finals, the Serbian will»»»

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Naharnet 2h

Report: Embassies warn Lebanese leaders against any intervention in Iran war

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»»»

TAP 2h

Agricultural reform requires overhaul of land tenure system, says Imed Derbali

Tunis, Feb 27 (TAP) - Agricultural reform requires an overhaul of the land tenure system in order to foster, among other things, the resolution of the issue of land fragmentation, which has hindered agricultural development and reduced the...»»»

Gulf News 2h

Week of conversations and quiet moments

'Exclusive' is a word that can be overused in journalism. It is part of 'journo speak' that we sometimes forget isn't used in day-to-day life (add breaking, revealed, inside, etc). I've never witnessed my sons or wife run into the house to tell me about their 'exclusive news' from their day. To be »»»

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Gulf News 2h

How long will Ramadan last this year? Likely Eid Al Fitr date revealed

Dubai: Ramadan is expected to last the full 30 days this year, with Eid Al Fitr likely to fall on Friday, March 20, according to astronomical calculations in the UAE. Ibrahim Al Jarwan, chairman of the board of directors of the Emirates Astronomical Society, said the moon will not be visible in the»»»

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RT 3h

Germany’s AfD scores point against federal agency targeting it for ‘extremism’

A court ruling on Thursday suspending the designation of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party as a “confirmed right-wing extremist” organization represents a success for democracy and the rule of law, the party’s leader has said. The domestic security agency BfV slapped the top opposition party »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

Issue of High Electricity Bills, Rising Water Prices Used for Political Purposes - Caretaker PM

Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov Friday said that the issue of high electricity bills and rising water prices was being exploited for political purposes. Gurov said that they had received numerous reports from concerned citizens in recent days about higher water prices and electricity bills. “»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Dubai RTA opens new bridge cutting travel time from 6 minutes to 1 minute at World Trade Centre Roundabout

Dubai: Commuters travelling along one of Dubai's busiest corridors have a reason to celebrate. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has officially opened a major new bridge connecting Sheikh Zayed Road to Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Street, slashing journey times from six minutes to just one minute»»»

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Naharnet 3h

American sympathy shifts toward Palestinians after decades of strong support for Israel

American sympathies in the Middle East have shifted dramatically toward the Palestinians, according to new Gallup polling, after decades of overwhelming support for the Israelis. That shift accelerated during the war in Gaza. Three years ago, 54% of Americans sympathized more with the Israelis, com»»»

Kuna 3h

Egypt urges diplomatic settlement in US-Iran talks, warns against military escalation

CAIRO, Feb 27 (KUNA) -- Egypt underscored the importance of resolving all outstanding disputes and concerns in the ongoing negotiations between the US and Iran, stressing the need to reach compromise solutions away from military options.In a press statement on Friday, the Egyptian Ministry of Forei»»»

Tanjug 3h

Vucic: Kosovo-Metohija has been, is and will be Serbia

ASTANA - Kosovo-Metohija has been, is and will be Serbia, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Thursday evening, noting that he had no intention whatsoever of accepting any recognition of the so-called Kosovo. Responding to questions from reporters in Astana, Vucic was commenting on allegatio»»»

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24 News Agency 3h

Customs uncovers fraud in vehicle imports from China to Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG

The Customs Service of Kyrgyzstan has discovered major violations in the import of vehicles from China to Kyrgyzstan. The press service of the State Customs Service reported. According to the service, during data monitoring and analysis, officers from the Main Anti-Smuggling Directorate uncovered s»»»

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Gulf News 3h

US allows non-emergency embassy staff to leave Israel, cites safety risks

Jerusalem: The US embassy in Jerusalem announced on Friday it was allowing non-emergency government personnel and family members to leave Israel “due to safety risks,” adding that people who wished to leave should do so while flights were still available. The announcement follows repeated threats f»»»

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Novinite 3h

Bulgarian MPs Target Water Holding Leadership Amid Rising Prices and Governance Concerns

MPs from We Continue the Change-Democratic Bulgaria (WCC-DB) have called for the resignation of the head of Bulgaria’s state-owned Water and Sewerage Holding, citing concerns over rising water prices and potential conflicts of interest within the company’s management. Bozhidar Bozhanov, Deputy Floo»»»

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Novinite 3h

Bulgaria: Agriculture Minister Flags Possible National Security Threat to PM

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 »»»

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Al Awsat 3h

IMF Approves $8.1 Billion Loan for Ukraine, with $1.5 Billion to Go Immediately

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»»»

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TAP 3h

Tunisian olive oil exports exceed TND 1.62 billion with 130,900 tonnes marketed by end-January

Tunis, Feb 27 (TAP) - Tunisia’s olive oil exports saw a significant increase during the first three months of the current season (November 2025 – January 2026), according to the National Observatory of Agriculture (ONAGRI).Exports reached 130,900...»»»

RT 3h

Nukes for Ukraine would be ‘playing with fire’ – ex-US judge (VIDEO)

Britain and France would be “playing with fire” if they supply Ukraine with nuclear components or weapons, risking a major escalation, former US judge Andrew Napolitano has said. Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service reported this week that London and Paris are plotting to secretly arm Kiev with a »»»

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Libya Herald 3h

Tripoli Chamber of Commerce meeting makes five demands to decision-makers to alleviate economic crisis – threatens peaceful demonstrations and sit-ins

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»»»

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