Al Awsat 3m

Iranian Students Protest for Third Day as US Pressure Mounts

Iranian students ‌defied authorities with protests for a third day on Monday, weeks after security forces crushed mass unrest with thousands killed and as the United States weighs possible air strikes against the country. State media outlets reported students chanting anti-government slogans at Teh»»»

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The Peninsula 4m

Pakistani Prime Minister arrives in Doha

Doha, Qatar: The Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, HE Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Doha on Monday evening on a working visit to the country. His Excellency and his accompanying delegation were welcomed upon arrival at Doha International Airport by the Minister of State at th»»»

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The Peninsula 4m

Israeli forces make an incursion into Quneitra's countryside in southern Syria

Damascus: Israeli occupation forces made a brief incursion into the town of Jubata Al Khashab in the northern countryside of Quneitra, southern Syria, on Monday. The Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) reported that four Israeli military vehicles entered the town before withdrawing later.»»»

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Business-review 11m

From Gdańsk to Constanța: Romania–Poland push for a strategic Baltic–Black Sea corridor

The Polish-Romanian Bilateral Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PRBCC) highlighted, during the “Business Breakfast” event held in Bucharest, the strategic role of modern infrastructure in accelerating cooperation between the two largest economies in Central and Eastern Europe – Romania and Poland. »»»

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Gulf News 11m

US orders non-essential embassy staff to leave Beirut

Dubai: The United States has instructed non-essential personnel and eligible family members to depart its embassy in Beirut, citing heightened regional tensions and concerns over the risk of military escalation with Iran. A senior State Department official said on Monday that the decision followed »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 12m

Dimitar Nedyalkov Appointed Deputy Minister of Transport and Communications

Dimitar Nedyalkov has been appointed Deputy Minister of Transport and Communications by caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov. Nedyalkov held this post between June 19, 2023 and February 20, 2026. Before that, he was an MP of the 47th and 48th National Assembly. Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov dism»»»

bta.bg
TAP 14m

ISIE accelerating implementation of ISO 54001 quality system

Tunis, Feb. 23 (TAP) - The Independent High Authority for Elections (ISIE) held a working session on Monday focused on the progress of the ISO 54001 quality management system project, designed to oversee the management of electoral operations as...»»»

The Peninsula 16m

Department of Meteorology warns of poor horizontal visibility tonight

Doha, Qatar: Weather inshore, until 6am on Tuesday, will be cold, misty to foggy at places by night, the Department of Meteorology said in its daily weather report, warning of expected poor horizontal visibility at places by night. Offshore, it will be hazy at times, the report added. Wind inshore »»»

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UPI 17m

In photos: Japan's Emperor Naruhito marks 66th birthday - All Photos - UPI.com

By Wade SheridanJapan's Emperor Naruhito marks his 66th birthday with Empress Masako and Princess Aiko at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, on Monday. Naruhito delivered his birthday message and waved to well wishers alongside his family. Japan's Emperor Naruhito delivers his birthday message alongside»»»

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UPI 17m

Trial begins for Kouri Richins, Utah children's book author accused of killing husband - UPI.com

Kouri Richins, a Utah mother who authored a children's book about grief after her husband's death, is on trial for his murder on Monday. File Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI | License Photo Feb. 23 (UPI) -- Kouri Richins, a Utah mother of three who authored a children's book about grief after her husband»»»

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Novinite 26m

From Bulgaria to the Mediterranean: American Warplanes Mass Near Iran

A visible concentration of United States military aircraft at Sofia’s Vasil Levski Airport has sparked political debate and public speculation in Bulgaria. The buildup began in the middle of last week, when multiple large US Air Force planes were observed on the tarmac at both the civilian airport »»»

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Al Awsat 27m

State Department Orders Nonessential US Diplomats to Leave Lebanon as Tensions with Iran Soar

The United States has ordered nonessential diplomats and their family members at the US Embassy in Beirut to leave Lebanon, a State Department official said Monday, as tensions over Iran rise with the threat of a potentially imminent military strike. The official said a continuous assessment of the»»»

english.aawsat.com
Business-review 28m

Urban Hub: The era of large-scale events where food mattered most is coming to an end

With this paradigm shift, Bucharest has significant potential to develop a strong niche events market and become increasingly visible on the European map of corporate event destinations. The city may not have many large-scale venues with full infrastructure for major conferences, but it compensates»»»

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Business-review 28m

Romania–Poland infrastructure development has potential to create a strategic Baltic–Black Sea corridor

In a regional context marked by geopolitical shifts, infrastructure development has the potential to reshape existing trade routes by creating a corridor linking the Port of Gdańsk (Poland) and the Port of Constanța (Romania). This strategic axis could facilitate bilateral trade between the two cou»»»

business-review.eu
UPI 29m

Pre-trial hearings begin in former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte case at the ICC in The Hague - UPI.com

1 of 7 | Dahlia Cuartero, mother of a victim of an alleged extrajudicial killing during the war on drugs campaign of former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte, holds a picture of her son before watching a broadcast of an International Criminal Court proceeding from Quezon City, Manila, Philippine»»»

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Tanjug 38m

Djuric begins working visit to Washington

WASHINGTON - Serbian FM Marko Djuric began on Monday a working visit to Washington during which he will speak with US officials about the most significant topics for Serbia, ranging from regional security and the position of the Serbs - including in Kosovo-Metohija - to economic affairs and energy.»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 48m

Human Rights Group: External and Internal Pressure Undermines Judicial Independence

There are mechanisms of pressure within the judiciary that undermine justice and the rule of law. Countering them requires institutional measures, but also support for the resilience of magistrates. These are the conclusions of a conference on the “Mechanisms of Pressure on Judges and Judicial Inde»»»

bta.bg
Sputnik 50m

UK Gov't Does Not Rule Out Retaliatory Tariffs Against US – Reports

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United Kingdom does not rule out the possibility of imposing tariffs against the United States as a retaliation following the new 15% US tariffs, a spokesperson for UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's office was quoted by Sky News as saying on Monday. "Nothing is off the table,"»»»

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Sputnik 50m

Switzerland Open to Host Next Trilateral Talks on Ukraine Settlement - Foreign Ministry

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Switzerland remains at the disposal of United States, Russia and Ukraine if they decide to continue talks, Swiss Foreign Ministry Communications chief Nicolas Bidault told Sputnik on Monday. "Following recent negotiations in Geneva, the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs is in c»»»

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The Barents Observer 56m

Northern Fleet warns of missile activity into Norwegian EEZ on anniversary of Ukraine all-out invasion

The Norwegian Armed Forces are closely monitoring the situation. However, the Norwegians stress that it is Russia’s responsibility to ensure the activity is conducted safely. Russia’s Northern Fleet has notified civilian aviation authorities and maritime traffic about planned missile firing in a se»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 56m

Ghelamco returns with project in Warsaw near Gdańsk Railway Station

Ghelamco has resumed plans to develop a mixed-use office complex near Warsaw’s Gdański Station, in partnership with PKP and Xcity Investments. The project includes a new railway station integrated with an office building and has already received a construction permit. Work is scheduled for 2027–202»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 56m

Planned skyscraper at 4 Burakowska Street in Warsaw again under review

The skyscraper project at 4 Burakowska Street in Warsaw is once again under administrative review. Developer Green Property Group has applied for an environmental decision for a 125-meter residential tower and a service pavilion, replacing earlier plans for a 120-meter office building known as Libe»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 57m

Questions arise as to how Poland will pay billions for AI gigafactory

Poland is seeking to host one of the EU’s planned AI gigafactories, a flagship digital project costing an estimated €3 billion (around PLN 8.45 billion). Under the funding model, 35% would come from public sources, with half provided by the European Commission. Poland would need to contribute over »»»

wbj.pl
Al Awsat 1h

Israeli Minister Says Army will Occupy All Gaza if Hamas Does Not Disarm

Israeli far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said Monday that Palestinian Islamist group Hamas may soon be given a deadline to lay down its weapons. "We estimate that in the coming days, Hamas will be given an ultimatum to disarm and completely demilitarise Gaza," Smotrich said in an intervi»»»

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RT 1h

Afghanistan threatens retaliation over Pakistani airstrikes

Afghanistan has threatened retaliation after Pakistani airstrikes on its territory reportedly killed at least 18 people and left several others injured. The attack was carried out overnight on Saturday in the eastern provinces of Nangarhar and Paktika. According to Afghanistan’s Defense Ministry, “»»»

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RT 1h

Battles between the cartels and security officials broke out in Mexico following the killing of a drug kingpin

Battles between cartel gunmen and security forces have broken out in multiple cities across Mexico after a top drug kingpin was killed by the military. Airports were locked down and thousands of tourists confined to their hotels and resorts as gunmen ran rampage over city streets, burning cars, sho»»»

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RT 1h

French President Emmanuel Macron has asked US President Donald Trump to lift sanctions on EU officials

French President Emmanuel Macron has asked US President Donald Trump to lift the sanctions he imposed on several European officials, including former EU commissioner Thierry Breton and International Criminal Court (ICC) judge Nicolas Guillou. Breton, a French citizen who oversaw the EU’s tech regul»»»

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RT 1h

‘No thank you’: Greenland PM sinks Trump hospital ship idea

Greenlandic Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen has rejected US President Donald Trump’s offer to send a hospital ship to the Danish self-governing territory, which Trump has long sought to acquire. On Saturday, Trump said he would send a “great hospital boat” to the Arctic island to take care of »»»

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RT 1h

Pro-Palestinian activists have call for protests at the former Nazi concentration camp Buchenwald

Pro-Palestinian groups are planning a protest against the administration of the memorial to victims of the Nazi Buchenwald concentration camp in Germany, local media have reported. Supporters of the ‘Keffiyehs in Buchenwald’ online campaign have accused the managers of the memorial site of spreadin»»»

rt.com
Warsaw Business Journal 1h

Panattoni launches megainvestment in Sileia with airport complex

Panattoni, led by Robert Dobrzycki in Poland, has launched construction of Panattoni Park Katowice Airport, one of the largest logistics projects in Silesia. The 240,000 sqm complex, located 3 km from Katowice International Airport at the junction of the A1 motorway and S1 expressway, has already s»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 1h

CBRE: more activity expected in real estate in CEE than rest of EU

Real estate activity in Central and Eastern Europe is expected to accelerate in 2026, outpacing the broader European average, according to CBRE’s European Investor Intentions Survey 2026. Investor sentiment in the CEE region is improving, with 58% planning to increase acquisitions, compared with 56»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 1h

Retail sales surprise experts

Poland’s winter did not freeze retail activity. In January, retail sales rose 4.4% y/y, exceeding economists’ expectations of just above 3%. While growth slowed compared with December, it remained solid and comparable to last year’s pace. Cold weather influenced shopping patterns: clothing and foot»»»

wbj.pl
Gulf News 1h

15 dead in Peru military helicopter crash

Fifteen people died when a military helicopter crashed in the Arequipa region of Peru, the air force said Monday. The Mi-17 helicopter lost radio contact Sunday afternoon and the Peruvian Air Force found the 15 people dead on Monday. "Rescue personnel have confirmed the deaths of the four crew memb»»»

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Kathimerini 1h

Man injured in fall from cliff while kite flying in Athens

A man was injured Monday after falling about seven meters from a cliff at Tourkovounia Hill in Athens while flying a kite. The incident occurred around 2:30 p.m. on Clean Monday, a national holiday that marks the start of Orthodox Lent and is traditionally celebrated with outdoor activities such as»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Interior Caretaker Minister Dechev Seeks Interior Ministry Secretary General Rashkov's Dismissal

Caretaker Minister of the Interior Emil Dechev called for the removal of Secretary General of the Ministry of the Interior Miroslav Rashkov on Monday. At a briefing at the Council of Ministers following the caretaker government’s first meeting, Dechev said he had asked the Council of Ministers to a»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

BHK: External and Internal Pressure Undermines Judicial Independence

There are mechanisms of pressure within the judiciary that undermine justice and the rule of law. Countering them requires institutional measures, but also support for the resilience of magistrates. These are the conclusions of a conference on the “Mechanisms of Pressure on Judges and Judicial Inde»»»

bta.bg
Daily News Egypt 1h

TMG strengthens earnings momentum with EGP 62.5bn in revenues

Talaat Moustafa Group Holding (TMG) reported a 43% year-on-year surge in net profit in 2025, reaching EGP 18.2bn, according to the company’s annual financial results. The strong bottom-line performance was supported by a 46% increase in total revenues, which climbed to EGP 62.5bn during the year. R»»»

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Daily News Egypt 1h

CBE Governor, Higher Education Minister discuss banking-education cooperation

Hassan Abdalla, Governor of the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE), has met with Abdel Aziz Qansouh, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, to discuss avenues for cooperation between the banking sector and higher education and scientific research institutions. The Monday meeting was held wi»»»

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Business-review 1h

SkyTower celebrates Dragobete Day by releasing 1,000 biodegradable red balloons

Now in its sixth consecutive edition, SkyLove Day has become a cherished tradition at SkyTower, with the release of biodegradable balloons symbolizing a declaration of love and positive energy shared with the world. The biodegradable red balloons will be released from the esplanade in front of the »»»

business-review.eu
Al Awsat 1h

UK-based Persian TV Halts Live Broadcasts amid Iran Tensions

A London-based Persian language channel on Monday said it had been forced to suspend live broadcasts after UK counter-terror police alerted its landlord to a potential threat from Tehran. Manoto TV, which launched in 2010 and is an opposition channel popular with the Iranian diaspora, said the temp»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Four Syrian Security Personnel Killed in ISIS Attack

Four Syrian security personnel were killed in ISIS terrorist group attack in the northern city of Raqa, which was recently taken by Damascus from Kurdish forces, state media reported on Monday. Syria's interior ministry said in a statement that the "terrorist attack" targeted a checkpoint in the ar»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Trump threatens countries that would 'play games' with tariffs

Washington: President Donald Trump threatened nations Monday with punishing hikes on import duties if they choose to "play games" after the US Supreme Court struck down his global tariffs last week. "Any Country that wants to 'play games' with the ridiculous supreme court decision, especially those»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

BHK: БХК: External and Internal Mechanism of Pressure Undermine Judicial Independence

There are mechanisms of pressure within the judiciary that undermine justice and the rule of law. Countering them requires institutional measures, but also support for the resilience of magistrates. These are the conclusions of a conference on the “Mechanisms of Pressure on Judges and Judicial Inde»»»

bta.bg
TAP 1h

Parliament Speaker meets Indonesian parliamentary delegation

Tunis, February 23 (TAP) – Speaker of the Assembly of People's Representatives Ibrahim Bouderbala met at the Bardo Palace with a delegation from the First Committee on Defense, Foreign Affairs, Communication, Media and Intelligence of the Indonesian...»»»

Al Awsat 1h

15 Dead in Peru Military Helicopter Crash

Fifteen people died when a military helicopter crashed in the Arequipa region of Peru, the air force said Monday. The Mi-17 helicopter lost radio contact Sunday afternoon and the Peruvian Air Force found the 15 people dead on Monday, AFP reported. "Rescue personnel have confirmed the deaths of the »»»

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Libya Herald 1h

Surman Chamber of Commerce receives decision from General Union to commence its activities

SZ-23/02/26 The General Union of Libyan Chambers of Commerce reported yesterday that it received the president and members of the Surman Chamber of Commerce at its Tripoli headquarters yesterday. Surman is a coastal city with a population of about 100,000 located about 66 kms west of Tripoli on the»»»

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The Barents Observer 1h

Northern Fleet Warns of Missile Activity in Norwegian EEZ on Anniversary of Ukraine Invasion

The Norwegian Armed Forces are closely monitoring the situation. However, the Norwegians stress that it is Russia’s responsibility to ensure the activity is conducted safely. The Russian Northern Fleet has informed civilian aviation and seafarers about missile firing an a part of the Barents Sea th»»»

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