Nor’easter threatens 12 states, 80M people with blizzard conditions - UPI.com
Some 80 million people in a dozen Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern states are subject to winter storm warnings as a powerful nor-easter brings heavy snowfall, strong winds and potential localized flooding ino the area throughout Sunday and into Monday. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Feb. »»»
Liga leaders Real Madrid stung by late Osasuna winner
Pamplona, Spain: Raul Garcia's superb 90th-minute strike consigned leaders Real Madrid to a 2-1 defeat at Osasuna in La Liga on Saturday, in a blow to their title hopes. Champions Barcelona trail Madrid by two points but can overtake them on Sunday if they beat Levante at Camp Nou. Alvaro Arbeloa's»»»
Sandstorms worsen air quality in Beijing
Beijing: Beijing Municipality has been hit by strong winds and sandstorms since Saturday afternoon, causing air pollution. The PM10 concentration levels surged, with the city average reaching a light pollution level of 175 micrograms per cubic meter by 2 p.m. Saturday, according to the meteorologic»»»
US VP calls court ruling on tariffs "lawlessness"
WASHINGTON, Feb 20 (KUNA) -- US Vice President JD Vance on Friday criticized the Supreme Court's decision invalidating tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump on most world countries, billing it "lawlessness"."Today, the Supreme Court decided that Congress, despite giving the president the abilit»»»
US, UK vow continued efforts to end Russia-Ukraine war
WASHINGTON, Feb 20 (KUNA) -- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper on Friday vowed to carry on joint diplomatic efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war.This came during a meeting between both sides in Washington, the US Department of State said in a press release."S»»»
Briefing of KUNA main news for Friday until 00:00 GMT
WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court of the United States rules that President Donald Trump unlawfully invoked the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose sweeping unilateral tariffs on most US trading partners. WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump describes a Supreme Court ruling»»»
38 killed in armed attack in northwestern Nigeria
Abuja: At least 38 people were killed in an armed attack in Zamfara State in northwestern Nigeria. Nigerian police, Saturday, said that the attack targeted a village in Zamfara State, resulting in multiple deaths, adding, however, that calm has returned and that the police are patrolling the area. »»»
Alcaraz reigns again in 2026, flies past Fils for Doha title
DOHA: Carlos Alcaraz’s blistering surge through 2026 rolled on in Doha where he surged into title glory at the Qatar ExxonMobil Open. The 22-year-old Spaniard delivered another statement performance on Saturday at the ATP 500 event, sweeping past resurgent Frenchman Arthur Fils 6-2, 6-1 in just 50 »»»
Wolf attacks hikers in Athens suburb; no injuries
A group of hikers were attacked by a wolf Saturday but no one was injured, the municipality of Aharnes has posted on Facebook. The attacked occurred between the settlement of Kryoneri and the former royal estate at Tatoi, in a wooded area, less than 25 kilometers north of central Athens. The number»»»
Koufonisi: A tiny island aglow in hotel stars
On Ano Koufonisi, the smallest inhabited island in the Cyclades, 22 new hotels have been licensed or are moving toward licensing in the past two years, with five existing units set to expand, intensifying development pressure on the 5.7-square-kilometer island. Currently, 13 hotels operate on the i»»»
Brazil, India sign deal for rare earths, look to increase trade past $20B - UPI.com
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Dilva, left, greets Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the start of a trip that saw the two leaders' agree to grow business between their countries to more than $20 billion per year. Photo by Narendra Modi/X Feb. 21 (UPI) -- Leaders from Brazil and India »»»
Imperious Alcaraz storms to Qatar Open title
Doha, Qatar: Carlos Alcaraz was at his devastating best on Saturday as he claimed the Qatar Open title with a ruthless 6-2, 6-1 win over Arthur Fils. The seven-time Grand Slam champion needed just over 50 minutes to see off his French opponent and claim the 26th title of his career. Following Austr»»»
Amir attends 2026 Qatar ExxonMobil Open final
Doha, Qatar: The Amir Sheikh HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani attended the men's final of the 34th Qatar ExxonMobil Open for tennis, which was held at Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex this evening. HH the Amir followed the match between World no. 1 Carlos Alcaraz and World no. 40 f»»»
Iran students stage first anti-government protests since deadly crackdown
Students at several universities in Iran have staged anti-government protests - the first such rallies on this scale since last month's deadly crackdown by the authorities. The BBC has verified footage of students marching at the Sharif University of Technology in the capital Tehran at the start of»»»
General Assembly of Attorneys in Bulgaria Held in Sofia
A General Assembly of Attorneys in Bulgaria, convened by the Supreme Bar Council, was held in Sofia on Saturday. In a congratulatory address, Parliament Chair Raya Nazaryan expressed confidence in the good cooperation between the legislative branch and representatives of the Bar, which, in her word»»»
Free kids’ workshops, live performances as The Pearl Ramadan Bazaar gets underway
Doha, Qatar: Families are flocking to The Pearl Ramadan Bazaar 2026, currently underway at 1-5 La Croisette, to enjoy shopping and a wide range of family-friendly activities during the holy month of Ramadan. Open daily from 8pm to midnight on weekdays and extended until 1am on weekends, the bazaar »»»
Trump announces 15% global tariff after Supreme Court setback - UPI.com
President Donald Trump on Saturday said a 10% blanket global tariff that takes effect on Tuesday will rise to 15% and could be extended beyond 150 days by an act of Congress. Photo by Yuri Gripas/UPI | License Photo Feb. 21 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump said he will raise global tariffs from 10% »»»
Yes, Bulgaria Stresses Urgent Need to Replace Regional Police Chiefs Nationwide
Speaking at a news conference at BTA's National Press Club in Kardzhali on Saturday, Yes, Bulgaria MPs Nadejda Iordanova, Bozhidar Bozhanov, and Martin Dimitrov said that there was an urgent need to replace the current directors of the regional police departments across the country, and they expect»»»
BSP-United Left and EuroLeft Firm Up April 19 Election Line-up, Eye Broader Left Majority
The BSP-United Left coalition held a series of meetings in Sofia on Saturday to consolidate its election preparations and project left-wing unity ahead of the April 19 snap parliamentary elections. The emergence of a new political project linked to former president Rumen Radev continued to influenc»»»
Brighton's Milner breaks Premier League appearance record
London: James Milner set a new record of 654 Premier League appearances when the 40-year-old started for Brighton in their 2-0 win at Brentford on Saturday. Milner moves ahead of former Aston Villa and Manchester City midfielder Gareth Barry. After breaking into the Leeds team and becoming the youn»»»
Traffic alert: Phased road closures for UAE Tour on Sunday
The UAE Tour men’s stage will take place on Sunday, February 22, with motorists in Abu Dhabi advised of phased traffic restrictions throughout the day. Abu Dhabi Mobility confirmed that closures will be implemented in rolling phases and reopened progressively once the race convoy clears each sectio»»»
Mother Language Is Foundation of Cultural Memory, Personal Identity - Caretaker Education Minister
In a congratulatory message to members of the Association of Bulgarian Schools Abroad (ABSA) on International Mother Language Day, caretaker Education and Science Minister Sergei Ignatov said that mother tongue is the foundation of cultural memory and personal identity. History, values, and a sense»»»
Tunisian economic mission to Abidjan to strengthen partnerships with Ivorian market
Tunis, Feb. 21 (TAP) – CONECT International is organising a multi-sector business mission to Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, from March 29 to April 2, 2026, as part of efforts to boost the openness of Tunisian enterprises to promising African markets and in...»»»
Supreme Court Ruling on Tariffs Opens the Door to Trump’s Trade ‘Nuclear Options’ - Analyst
The high court’s ruling that the president’s sweeping emergency tariffs are ‘illegal’ will makes his job “a lot more complicated,” but open the door to the many “nuclear options” he has available to him, says independent financial analyst Tom Luongo. This includes “Section 338 under the Smoot-Hawle»»»
Russian-Italian reporter detained in Türkiye
Russian-Italian reporter Andrea Lucidi, who covers the conflict in Ukraine, has said that he had been detained in Türkiye and deported from the country to Italy. Lucidi is the editor-in-chief of the Italian edition of the outlet International Reporters. He has been working in Russia since 2022 and »»»
If Day: When Canada staged a Nazi occupation to sell the war
The invasion began in the north. Reports came first from Norway House: aircraft approaching in tight formation, flying low over frozen lakes and pine forest, their engines carrying through the winter air. Soon after, word arrived that the Canadian city of Selkirk had fallen. The German war machine,»»»
Hezbollah announced the deaths of 8 of its members including a commander in Israeli air strikes – Ya Libnan
Share: Hezbollah officially announced the deaths of eight of its members in yesterday’s Israeli airstrikes on the Bekaa Valley, stating in a statement from its military media that they “martyred their lives for Lebanon and its people.” According to the military media, “With great pride and honor, t»»»
Trump signs emergency declaration for Potomac sewage spill - UPI.com
1 of 3 | Nearly 250 million gallons of untreated wastewater on Jan. 19 spilled into the Potomac River, pictured in 2022 in Washington, D.C., near The Kennedy Center. Photo by Pat Benic/UPI | License Photo Feb. 21 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump approved an emergency declaration that will mobilize t»»»
Germany’s rebound will prove positive for Polish industry
Preliminary February PMI data point to improving business conditions in the eurozone, with Germany recording a Manufacturing PMI of 50.7, its first reading above 50 since June 2022. The eurozone Composite PMI rose to 51.9. Economists at PZU note that Germany’s recovery, supported by infrastructure »»»
Poles making uncertain financial decisions
A survey by SW Research for Smartney Grupa Oney shows that 80.2 percent of Poles do not feel fully confident about personal finance. Although most manage accounts, loans and savings, only 19.8 percent believe they have sufficient knowledge to make informed decisions. Many respondents admit partial »»»
Problems in mining industry put 200,000 jobs at stake
Declining demand for coal is affecting not only Polish mines but also thousands of companies supplying equipment and services to the sector. In 2025, coal output fell to 42.8 million tons, down 1.2 million tons y/y, continuing a long term downward trend. Fewer mining operations mean fewer orders fo»»»
UAE thwarts terrorist cyber attacks targeting vital digital infrastructure
Abu Dhabi: The UAE Cybersecurity Council has announced that the national cyber system has successfully thwarted organised cyberattacks of a terrorist nature that targeted the country’s digital infrastructure and vital sectors in an attempt to destabilise the nation and disrupt essential services. I»»»
Nasa astronauts' moon mission likely to be delayed due to rocket issue
Nasa said that its early March launch day for its highly anticipated lunar mission would almost definitely be pushed back, after the agency spotted problems with the system's helium flow in safety checks. On Friday, the space agency said that its Artemis II mission, which would see astronauts sent »»»
Residents evacuated to hotels following water pipe burst at Cairo Metro Line 4 station
Egypt’s Transport Minister Kamel al-Wazir said the safety of citizens and property is a “top priority” during an inspection of the Cairo Metro Line 4 project, following minor ground subsidence at a residential building near the Malek el-Saleh station site. The minister, accompanied by National Auth»»»
The Saudi Riyal: Tracing Three Centuries from Diriyah’s Markets to Global Financial Icon
The history of the Saudi riyal is deeply intertwined with the evolution of the Saudi state, evolving from its early days as a fluctuating medium of exchange to its modern, regulated form through significant political, social, and economic transformations, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Saturday»»»
Abdullah Bin Zaid Islamic Center conducts tests for new reverts in Sheikh Jassim Noble Qur'an Contest
Doha: Abdullah Bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center of the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs (Awqaf) has conducted tests for new reverts within the 12th Sheikh Jassim bin Muhammad bin Thani Noble Qur'an Competition organised by Awqaf. The number of enrolled reverts in this branch re»»»
New rule: Saudi Arabia reverses restriction, allows foreign companies in government projects
Saudi Arabia has reversed its previous restriction and now permits government entities to contract with international companies and institutions that do not have a regional headquarters in the Kingdom. The move is designed to maintain spending efficiency while ensuring timely execution of strategic»»»
Trump administration fires Virginia prosecutor hours after judges appointed him
The Trump administration has fired a top prosecutor in Virginia just hours after judges hired him. A panel of judges announced on Friday that they had unanimously voted to appoint James W Hundley as the interim US Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia. Hours later, Deputy Attorney General T»»»
Senate Bill 1776 , filed by Senator Bong Go, proposes “National Reintegration Bill"
Senate Bill 1776, filed by Senator Christopher "Bong Go", seeks to institutionalise a comprehensive support system for Filipinos coming home after working abroad. The measure aims to ensure that government assistance does not stop when an OFW’s contract ends. Manila: Opposition Senator Christopher »»»
Trump Vows to Raise Global Tariff Rate to 15%
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that he will raise the global tariff rate on goods imported from all countries in response to what he sees as trading with the United States in bad faith to 15% from 10%. "I, as President of the United States of America, will be, ef»»»
Juventus end bad week with 2-0 loss against Como
Milan, Italy: Juventus blew their chance of climbing into the Champions League places in Serie A as they slumped to a 2-0 defeat at home to Como on Saturday. A win would have lifted Juve above fourth-placed Napoli but, Juventus, thrashed 5-2 at Galatasary in the first leg of the Champions League pl»»»
UAE tops Oman’s non-oil exports and re-exports in 2025
The United Arab Emirates ranked first among Oman’s trading partners in 2025 for non-oil exports, re-export activities, and merchandise imports, according to Oman’s National Centre for Statistics and Information. Data from the Oman News Agency (ONA) showed that UAE-bound non-oil exports exceeded RO »»»
Budapest pizzeria serves ancient Rome-style pizza without tomatoes
Budapest: In Hungary's capital, a city best known for its goulash, a pizzeria is inviting diners to travel back two millennia to a time before tomatoes, mozzarella or even the word "pizza" were known in Europe. At Neverland Pizzeria in central Budapest, founder Josep Zara and his team have created »»»
Trump Says He Will Raise US Global Tariff Rate from 10% to 15%
President Donald Trump said on Saturday he will raise temporary tariffs on almost all US imports from 10% to 15%, the maximum level allowed under the law, after the US Supreme Court struck down his previous tariff program as invalid. Trump had immediately announced a 10% across-the-board tariff on »»»
PIE: €7.7 billion trade deficit in 2025; imports grew faster than exports
Poland recorded its first foreign trade deficit in two years in 2025, totaling 7.7 billion euro, according to the Polish Economic Institute. Exports rose by nearly 4 percent after a previous slowdown, but imports grew faster, by over 6 percent, driven by stronger domestic demand and rising deliveri»»»
Qatari referee selected among team to officiate Women's Asian Cup
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Football Association (QFA) announced that Qatari referee Mishari Al Shammari has been selected as part of the refereeing team approved to officiate matches of the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup to be hosted by Australia from March 1 to 21. Al Shammari is to participate in the con»»»
Saudi Arabia Joins Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence
Saudi Arabia has officially joined the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI), an initiative hosted by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development and originating from the G7, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Saturday. Represented by the Saudi Data and Artificial Intel»»»
Divers recover bodies of seven Chinese tourists from bottom of Lake Baikal
Russian authorities say divers have recovered the bodies of seven Chinese tourists and a Russian driver who died after their mini-bus plunged under the ice to the bottom of Lake Baikal in Siberia. Irkutsk regional Governor Igor Kobzev offered his "deepest condolences to the families and friends of »»»
Kerala to chart its own path, declares CM Pinarayi Vijayan
Thiruvananthapuram: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday declared that Kerala will move forward on its own strength, shedding what he termed the "small Kerala" mindset and embracing the vision of a "Great Kerala". He said this while inaugurating the fifth International congress on Kerala stu»»»
Al-Shaibani receives UN Deputy Special Envoy, discusses humanitarian developments
Damascus, Feb.21 (SANA) Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani held talks in Damascus with Deputy Special Envoy of the UN Secretary-General for Syria Claudio Cordone. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed the latest humanitarian developments in Syria and explored »»»