Washington (United States) (AFP) – US President Donald Trump on Thursday pledged $10 billion in support for Gaza, while several Muslim-majority nations committed funding and troop contributions. The announcements came as Trump launched his new initiative, the Board of Peace, an »»»

The US has deployed 13 warships and a large fleet of aircraft to the Middle East, with a second aircraft carrier also en route, setting the stage for a potential military confrontation with Iran less than a year after President Donald Trump ordered strikes on the country's nuclear facilities. The m»»»

Mass killings of non-Arab civilians in El-Fasher after its capture by Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) show signs consistent with genocide, according to a new report by the UN Independent International Fact-Finding Mission for Sudan. A "campaign of destruction" in October by Sudanese»»»

A French prosecutor said Thursday they were seeking homicide charges against seven suspects in the fatal beating of far-right activist Quentin Deranque, 23, after violent clashes in the French city of Lyon. Most of those detained are from far-left movements.   A French prosecutor on Thurs»»»

This week we get festive with a look at Carnival. People tend to associate Carnival with places outside France, like Rio de Janeiro and Venice. Yet France boasts its own famous celebrations. Where do these festivals come from and what is their purpose? While carnival is celebrated all over the coun»»»

Former prince Andrew's inexorable fall from grace reached an extraordinary new low as he became the first member of the UK royal family to be arrested in the modern era. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, as he is now known, was arrested Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office. He w»»»

Shocking photographs depicting Nazi soldiers’ executions of Greek resistance fighters during World War II have been discovered on the online auction platform eBay. The never-before-seen images, which show the victims both before and after their brutal executions, have sparked strong reactions in Gr»»»

Family and friends of Charles Waithaka Wangari, 31, light candles during a symbolic funeral service after failing to retrieve his body from Russia for burial at their rural Mukurwe-ini village, in Nyeri, Kenya, on February 5. Photo by Daniel Irungu/EPA Feb. 19 (UPI) -- More than 1,000 Kenyans and o»»»

Doha, Qatar: As part of the Ministry of Interior’s commitment to strengthening the public safety system and ensuring the readiness of national warning mechanisms, the Ministry recently sent messages through the Early Warning System to mobile phones, coinciding with reduced horizontal visibility cau»»»

US lawmakers have urged their government to follow the UK's suit and push harder on those who were close to Jeffrey Epstein, following the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on suspicion of misconduct in public office. "Prince Andrew was just arrested," Congressman Thomas Massie, who co-sponsored»»»

Belarus has released jailed veteran opposition politician Mikola Statkevich, who refused to go into exile last year in a US-brokered prisoner release. The 69-year-old was now at home and recovering from a stroke which had affected his speech, his wife Marina Adamovich said. Statkevich spent more th»»»

As world leaders and tech executives congregate in New Delhi for the AI Impact Summit, we spoke to Metin Taskin, CEO of Airties, about the impact the technology is having on the telecom sector. He explained that AI allows for faster and more reliable coding, which was one of the industry's biggest »»»

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has rejected allegations that his Instagram platform deliberately targets children and damages their mental health, in a trial that could open the floodgates to a wave of judgments against the social media giant. Zuckerberg took the stand in a Los Angeles courtroom on Wedne»»»

West Virginia's attorney general accuses Apple of knowingly enabling the storage and distribution of child sex abuse materials on its iOS and iCloud servers in a state lawsuit filed on Thursday. File Photo by Keizo Mori/UPI | License Photo Feb. 19 (UPI) -- Apple's iCloud and iOS services allowed th»»»

Dubai Police will kick off the “Ramadan Games Championship” on Friday, bringing together police personnel and community members in a wide-ranging sporting event aimed at promoting fitness and strengthening community ties. The championship, organised by the Dubai Police Sports Excellence Centre in c»»»

Yemen’s new government convened its first cabinet meeting on Thursday in the temporary capital Aden, with Prime Minister Shayea al-Zindani presiding after ministers completed their return to the country to resume duties, in what officials cast as the start of a hands-on push to stabilize security, »»»

Doha, Qatar: As the holy month of Ramadan started on February 18 in Qatar, streets across the country reflect the spirit of reflection and generosity. Yet one recurring concern that resurfaces every year is the excessive speeding during the final hour before iftar. The Ministry of Interior (MoI) on»»»

US officials have said that a potential prison break involving thousands of Islamic State detainees in northern Syria could have “changed the region, and possibly the world, overnight”, describing a behind-the-scenes operation to transfer the inmates to Iraq as a race against time. »»»

Climate change is largely driven by human activity – industrial emissions and the overuse of natural resources. Those who study the field know that one of the most striking examples of environmental mismanagement is the drying of the Aral Sea. »»»

US officials have said that a potential prison break involving thousands of Islamic State detainees in northern Syria could have “changed the region, and possibly the world, overnight”, describing a behind-the-scenes operation to transfer the inmates to Iraq as a race against time. »»»

The European Commission on February 18 adopted what it described as a “comprehensive strategy” to step up support for EU regions bordering Russia, Belarus and Ukraine, saying bolstering their resilience was both a matter of solidarity and a strategic investment in Europe’s security. »»»

Economic relationships that endure are those anchored in substance: trade, investment, production, skills and shared standards. The partnership between Kazakhstan and the United Kingdom increasingly reflects this practical foundation. More than three decades after the establishment of diplomatic re»»»

The European Commission on February 18 adopted what it described as a “comprehensive strategy” to step up support for EU regions bordering Russia, Belarus and Ukraine, saying bolstering their resilience was both a matter of solidarity and a strategic investment in Europe’s security. »»»

The European Commission on February 18 adopted what it described as a “comprehensive strategy” to step up support for EU regions bordering Russia, Belarus and Ukraine, saying bolstering their resilience was both a matter of solidarity and a strategic investment in Europe’s security. »»»

The European Commission on February 18 adopted what it described as a “comprehensive strategy” to step up support for EU regions bordering Russia, Belarus and Ukraine, saying bolstering their resilience was both a matter of solidarity and a strategic investment in Europe’s security. »»»

The European Commission on February 18 adopted what it described as a “comprehensive strategy” to step up support for EU regions bordering Russia, Belarus and Ukraine, saying bolstering their resilience was both a matter of solidarity and a strategic investment in Europe’s security. »»»

The European Commission on February 18 adopted what it described as a “comprehensive strategy” to step up support for EU regions bordering Russia, Belarus and Ukraine, saying bolstering their resilience was both a matter of solidarity and a strategic investment in Europe’s security. »»»

At least 18 people were killed and three injured in a road accident south of Port Said on Thursday after a heavy lorry collided with a pickup truck carrying workers, Egyptian authorities said. The crash occurred on a highway within Port Said governorate, according to an official statement. The pick»»»

The European Commission on February 18 adopted what it described as a “comprehensive strategy” to step up support for EU regions bordering Russia, Belarus and Ukraine, saying bolstering their resilience was both a matter of solidarity and a strategic investment in Europe’s security. »»»

The General Headquarters of Abu Dhabi Police won 19 awards at the 7th edition of the Minister of Interior Excellence Award 2026, held at Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi. The ceremony took place in the presence of Lieutenant General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of»»»

European leaders should keep their “mouth shut” on nuclear deterrence, Belgian Defense Minister Theo Franken said on Wednesday, calling out their public statements on the issue as particularly ill-timed and inappropriate. Talk of Europe developing its own nuclear deterrent has intensified since Was»»»

The continued build-up of US military in the Gulf region now points less to signalling and more to preparation. The arrival of the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group near Iranian waters is already a significant move. Another aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R Ford, was last seen near the Stra»»»

In his address at the ceremony marking the 153rd anniversary of the death of the Apostle of Freedom on Thursday, Sofia Mayor Vassil Terziev said that "Today, honouring Levski is not merely an act of historical remembrance, it is a moral compass." "We commemorate 153 years since the death of Vasil L»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) announces a partial nighttime closure at Souq Al Wakra Intersection for traffic coming from Al Jabal Street, while keeping the remaining directions at the intersection open to traffic. The closure will take place on Friday, February 20, 2026 from 3a»»»

After officiating a memorial service marking the 153rd death anniversary of the revolutionary Vasil Levski (1837-1873) at the Saint Sophia Church in Sofia, Bulgarian Patriarch and Metropolitan of Sofia Daniil said in his address that the example and legacy of Vasil Levski are needed today, at a tim»»»

Tunis, Feb. 19 (TAP) – The Tunis Court of First Instance on Thursday sentenced MP Ahmed Saidani to eight months in prison for offending others via public telecommunications networks, a judicial source told TAP.MP Ahmed Saidani was arrested on...»»»

Weather is expected to worsen on Friday, with the National Meteorological Service (EMY) issuing an urgent bulletin and forecasting a structured cold front bringing rain, thunderstorms and strong winds as it moves from east to west. According to EMY, rain and storms will mainly affect the Ionian isl»»»

1 of 5 | A tower crane is seen in the White House ballroom construction zone where the East wing previously stood at the White House in Washington, D.C.' on Jan. 13. Democrats are asking the nonprofit group that manages donations to the White House ballroom for details on how much has been raised a»»»

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President of the United States Donald Trump stated Thursday that, in addition to the funds being raised by several countries, Kosovo, Albania, and other nations will contribute troops and police forces to support peace efforts in Gaza. “We have received a very positive response from Europe. We have»»»

At the conclusion of a Peace Board meeting in Washington, U.S. President Donald Trump met with participating leaders, including Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama and Kosovo President Vjosa Osmani. The three exchanged brief remarks during the encounter, though details of their discussion were not imm»»»

1 of 2 | Nancy Guthrie was last seen January 31 around 9:45 p.m. and was reported missing after failing to show up for church the next day. Photo courtesy Pima County Sheriff's Department Feb. 19 (UPI) -- Law enforcement said they're considering using genetic genealogy to test the DNA found at the »»»

Cairo: With the arrival of the holy month of Ramadan, many seasonal professions associated for centuries with the blessed month re-emerge, bringing prosperity to those who practice them. Whether making lanterns, confectionery, and their supply brings to life a vibrant economy each year, providing a»»»

Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov and his cabinet took the oath of office before the National Assembly on Thursday, with President Iliana Iotova in attendance. After the swearing-in of the members of the caretaker cabinet, a handover ceremony took place in the Council of Ministers’ Granite Hall»»»

The British government has not given permission for the US to use UK military bases to support potential US strikes on Iran, the BBC understands. The US has in the past used RAF Fairford, in Gloucestershire, and the UK overseas territory of Diego Garcia, in the Indian Ocean, to carry out strikes in»»»

AHORA: el Cuerpo de Bomberos de Santiago responde con voluntarios y máquinas de 14 Compañías ante 3ª Alarma de #Incendio en fabrica, en Camino Lo Ruiz y Av. Eduardo Freí Montalva, en la comuna de #Renca. Video @chilevision@Comandantecbs @munirenca pic.twitter.com/IG1z98QGV3— Cuerpo de Bomberos de S»»»

A massive blackout left nearly five million people without electricity in Paraguay amid a heat wave that pushed temperatures above 108 degrees Fahrenheit. File Photo by Pat Benic/UPI | License Photo Feb. 19 (UPI) -- A massive blackout left nearly five million people without electricity in Paraguay »»»

Dubai Police’s mobile Ramadan cannon, Al Rahal, has begun its annual journey across the emirate, bringing the spirit and traditions of the holy month closer to residents and visitors. The mobile cannon started its tour on the first and second days of Ramadan at Zabeel Park (February 18 and 19), bef»»»

MADRID — The boss of Spanish energy giant Repsol said Thursday that his company could boost oil production in Venezuela by more than half over the next year after Washington reauthorised its operations there.A new bonanza from the South American country's vast oil reserves has been touted after the»»»