Bulgarian News Agency 1m

Interior Minister Announces Three Deputies, Acting Secretary General and Possible Changes at Head of Regional Police Departments

As of Tuesday, the political cabinet at the Interior Ministry is being joined by three new Deputy Interior Ministers: Ivan Anchev, Kaloyan Kaloyanov, and Kaloyan Miltenov, caretaker Interior Minister Emil Dechev told BNR. Georgi Kandev takes over as acting Deputy Secretary General. Dechev said he w»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1m

Interior Ministry Sees "Panic-Driven Attack" as Prosecution Service Starts Check against Him

Caretaker Interior Minister Emil Dechev sees a "panic-driven attack" against himself as the prosecution service has started a probe against him. "The prosecution has launched a panic-driven attack against me as minister," Dechev said in an interview with Bulgarian National Radio (BNR) Tuesday. "At »»»

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Tanjug 3m

Kecmanovic through to Acapulco second round

ACAPULCO - Serbian tennis player Miomir Kecmanovic is through to the second round of the Acapulco ATP tournament after a 6-2, 6-2 victory over Australian Tristan Schoolkate in the opening round on Tuesday. Kecmanovic, who won after 64 minutes of play, will next face the winner of the tie between Ge»»»

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Novinite 3m

"Full-Scale War, Not a Special Military Operation": Bulgaria’s President Calls Russia an Aggressor

Bulgarian President Iliana Yotova emphasized today that the conflict in Ukraine should be recognized as a full-scale war, not a “special military operation,” reiterating the stance she has shared with former President Rumen Radev since the outbreak of hostilities. Speaking on the fourth anniversary»»»

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Sputnik 3m

Ukrainian Long-Standing Obsession With Nuclear Blackmail Exposed

In February 2022, days before the start of the full-scale conflict with Russia, Zelensky threatened to revoke Ukraine’s non-nuclear status. It wasn’t the first such threat, and wouldn’t be the last. Here’s a chronological overview: July 2021: David Arakhamia, the head of Zelensky’s parliamentary fa»»»

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Al Awsat 4m

Rights Group Slams Treatment of Viral Japanese Monkey 

The plight of a baby monkey in Japan who has become an internet sensation shows the cruelty of zoos, an animal rights group said, as sales of the plush IKEA orangutan the animal clings to boomed. Punch, a baby macaque abandoned by its mother, shot to stardom after being pictured getting bullied by »»»

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Egypt Independent 6m

US dollar Index climbs above 97.8 amid tariff uncertainty

The US Dollar Index (DXY) rose above the 97.8 level on Tuesday, rebounding after coming under pressure in the previous session as investors continue to assess the uncertainty surrounding US trade policy. Legal and trade developments In the latest development, global logistics giant FedEx filed a la»»»

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Egypt Independent 6m

Gold retreats from a three-week high as a strengthening dollar weighs on precious metals

Gold bar and dollars Gold prices retreated from a three-week peak on Tuesday, pressured by a surging US dollar despite lingering uncertainty over US trade tariffs and ongoing geopolitical tensions. Market performance Spot gold dropped 1.5 percent to US$5,150.38 per ounce, while US gold futures for »»»

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Gulf News 11m

India's Union cabinet approves renaming Kerala to 'Keralam', aligning with cultural heritage

Dubai: India's Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has officially approved the proposal to rename the state of Kerala to ‘Keralam’. This landmark decision follows a series of resolutions moved by the Kerala state government, which sought to alter the state's name under Article 3»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 12m

President Iotova: Work Must Continue on European Commission Approved SAFE Instrument Projects, Essential for Bulgarian Army

Work must continue on the projects already approved by the European Commission under the SAFE instrument, as they are essential for the Bulgarian Army. We need to see whether and how we can tackle the stages ahead, because it will not be easy, President Iliana Iotova told journalists on Tuesday. Io»»»

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BBC 14m

Trump to address a changed America at vital moment for his presidency

Few of Donald Trump's speeches to Congress have had as much riding on the outcome as the State of the Union address he will deliver on Tuesday night. Over the course of the past year, Trump has pushed the envelope of presidential power in a multitude of directions. He has achieved substantive accom»»»

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BBC 14m

What to know about Trump's State of the Union address

The stage is set for US President Donald Trump's State of the Union address on Tuesday evening. The US Capitol in Washington DC will be packed with the country's top lawmakers, Supreme Court justices, and military leaders to hear the president's message. Trump will address a joint session of Congre»»»

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TAP 15m

Tunis Chamber organises mission to Nairobi to foster relations with COMESA countries

Tunis, Feb 24 (TAP) - A business and trade mission to Nairobi (Kenya) will be organised on March 25-26, 2026 by the Tunis Chamber of Commerce and Industry, as part of efforts to foster economic relations between Tunisia and the Common Market for...»»»

Al Manar 15m

Lebanon: Education Minister Tours South Lebanon Schools

Lebanese Education Minister Rima Karami toured on Tuesday schools in southern Lebanese border towns, as part of follow-up efforts to Prime Minister Nawaf Salam ’s recent visit to the region. Lebanon’s National News Agency (NNA) reported that Karami began her visit at Marjayoun Official School. The »»»

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TAP 16m

CNRD Speaker holds talks with Egyptian Ambassador

Tunis, Feb 24 (TAP) - Speaker of the National Council of Regions and Districts Imed Derbali underscored the importance of parliamentary diplomacy and friendship groups in fostering bilateral relations through the intensification of meetings, the...»»»

Al Awsat 16m

Hamas Calls for Sanctions Against Israel Over New West Bank Moves 

Hamas on Tuesday called for sanctions against Israel, welcoming a joint condemnation by nearly 20 countries of new Israeli measures aimed at tightening control over the occupied West Bank. Israel has approved a series of initiatives this month backed by far-right ministers, including launching a pr»»»

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RT 16m

Hungary vetoes €90 billion EU loan for Ukraine

Hungary has blocked the EU’s proposed €90 billion ($106 billion) emergency loan for Ukraine, as well as the latest package of sanctions on Russia, citing Kiev’s allegedly deliberate disruption of oil supplies to the country. Hungary placed the double veto on the initiatives on Monday as Kiev and Bu»»»

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RT 16m

US aiming to shift blame for Iran strikes onto Israel – source

The US is seeking to limit the political and military costs of potential direct action against Iran to avoid being formally cast as the “initiator of war,” an Iranian defense source has told RT. However, any attempt to reallocate responsibility is unlikely to alter the outcome, the official warned.»»»

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Libya Herald 20m

107 HoR members state that they have not issued the decision to impose new import taxes

In a statement released yesterday, 107 members of the House of Representatives (HoR) affirmed that the House (in its entirety), as the competent legislative authority, has not issued any valid or enforceable decision authorizing the Central Bank of Libya (CBL) to impose taxes on goods or any other »»»

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MIA 21m

Mucunski: Close to agreement with US, maximum tariff 15%, lower for key products

Skopje, 19 February 2026 (MIA) – We are very close to finalizing an agreement, and the joint statement confirms this. With the few countries that the United States has already signed agreements with, the process was similar, first there was a joint statement, followed by the signing of an agreement»»»

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MIA 21m

February consumer basket at Mden 67.382: SSM

Skopje, 20 February 2026 (MIA) - The minimal consumer basket in February 2026 stands at Mden 67.382 (EUR 1.093), up by Mden 969 over the one in January, said the Federation of Trade Unions of Macedonia (SSM) on Friday. The cost of food and beverages in the minimal consumer basket stands at Mden 25.»»»

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The Peninsula 22m

Easy-to-cook Chicken Tikka Kebabs to elevate your Ramadan table

Cooking chicken can flummox even the more confident home cooks among us. What’s the best way to keep it from drying out? What internal temperature should I aim for? How do I avoid spreading bacteria all over the kitchen? Practice is more than half the battle, but picking the right recipe to boost y»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 24m

Adm. Eftimov Finds Defence Spending at 2.5% of GDP Not Enough

Defence spending amounting to 2.5% of GDP is insufficient to build Armed Forces capable of meeting the demands of the contemporary security environment, Bulgaria’s Chief of Defence, Admiral Emil Eftimov, told journalists on Tuesday. He was speaking to the media after presenting the Analysis of the »»»

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BBC 26m

Robert Carradine, Lizzie Mcguire and Revenge of the Nerds star, dies aged 71

Robert Carradine, the US actor best known for roles in Revenge of the Nerds and Lizzie McGuire, has died aged 71. In a statement, his family said the actor took his own life after living with bipolar disorder for nearly two decades. The Carradine family said they wanted to announce his cause of dea»»»

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Tanjug 27m

Serbian embassy in Brussels, Mission to EU host Statehood Day reception

BRUSSELS- A reception to mark Serbia's Statehood Day was held in Brussels on Monday. Attended by numerous guests, the reception was hosted by Serbian Ambassador to Brussels Aleksandar Tasic and the head of the Serbian Mission to the EU Ambassador Danijel Apostolovic, and representatives of Serbia's»»»

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Tanjug 27m

Dinar-to-euro exchange rate at RSD 117.4222

BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.4222 dinars for one euro on Tuesday, which is a slight change relative to Monday, the National Bank of Serbia said. The dinar is steady against the euro m-o-m, down by 0.2 pct y-o-y and down by 0.1 pct relative to »»»

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Sputnik 27m

UK-French Scheme to Arm Ukraine With Nukes Blatantly Violates Int'l Law – Kremlin

Intention of Britain and France to arm Ukraine with nuclear weapons a flagrant violation of the norms and principles of the relevant acts of international law, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday. "This is a blatant violation of all the norms and principles of relevant acts of internati»»»

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Al Awsat 28m

USS Gerald Ford, World’s Largest Aircraft Carrier, at US Base on Crete 

The USS Gerald R. Ford, the world's largest aircraft carrier, has reached the US naval base of Souda Bay on Crete, en route to joining a massive military build-up in the Middle East. President Donald Trump, who ordered strikes on Iran last year, has repeatedly threatened Tehran with fresh military »»»

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Kathimerini 36m

Frenchman arrested in Thessaloniki for reckless driving

A 25-year-old French national was arrested in northern Greece early Monday for dangerous driving, police said. The man was seen violating two red traffic lights in the Menemeni area of western Thessaloniki and making dangerous maneuvers risking collision with other vehicles and pedestrians. Eventua»»»

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Kathimerini 36m

Man dies after falling from bridge on major route

A 74-year-old man has died after falling from a pedestrian bridge on a major highway in Egaleo, western Athens. The incident happened on the southbound lane of Kifisos Avenue, at the junction of Petrou Ralli near the River West shopping mall, at around 2.30 a.m. on Tuesday. After his fall, the man »»»

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Kathimerini 36m

Severe flooding submerges farmland in Evros border region

Torrential rain has pushed the Evros River, which forms the border between Turkey and Greece, over its banks, flooding its low-lying areas on both sides of the border. A levee breach in Kornofolia, a community south of Soufli, pushed floodwaters towards the plain submerging more than 1,000 acres of»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 36m

Local Authorities Must Not Delay Decisions in Times of Crisis – Association Leader

Local authorities uphold the principles of democracy on the ground and cannot postpone decisions in times of crises, emergencies and social challenges, said Daniel Panov, Chair of the Management Board of the National Association of Municipalities in the Republic of Bulgaria (NAMRB) and Mayor of Vel»»»

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Novinite 39m

Bulgaria: Peevski Retires “New Beginning,” Pledges Unified DPS for Elections

Bulgarian media tycoon and notorious oligarch Delyan Peevski has officially retired the “New Beginning” label as his party prepares for the upcoming parliamentary elections, according to an announcement from the DPS press office. The party’s Central Council recently convened and formalized plans fo»»»

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France24 42m

Canadian PM Mark Carney heads to India to boost trade and repair ties

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney heads to India on Thursday for the first stop on an Asia–Pacific tour aimed at reducing trade reliance on the United States. Stops in Australia and Japan underscore Ottawa’s push to diversify alliances amid global uncertainty. Canadian Prime M»»»

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Al Manar 45m

Hamas: Settler Arson Attack on West Bank Mosque a Fascist Crime - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hamas: Settler Arson Attack on West Bank Mosque a Fascist Crime 24-02-2026 12:06 PM Hamas on Monday condemned an arson attack carried out b»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 49m

DSB Marks Four Years Since Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine

Representatives of Democrats for a Strong Bulgaria (DSB) marked fours years since the start of Russian invasion of Ukraine on Tuesday. They arranged children’s shoes on a sidewalk in front of the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Sofia, as a symbol of the children’s lives taken during the war. A»»»

bta.bg
Sana 50m

U.S. tariffs take effect, triggering market volatility and allied concern

Washington, Feb. 24 (SANA) New U.S. tariffs ordered by President Donald Trump have taken effect, signaling a renewed shift toward protectionist trade policies and raising concerns about broader global economic disruption. The measures impose a 10% duty on imported goods effective at midnight Tuesda»»»

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Novinite 51m

Bulgaria: Acting Interior Minister Calls for Secretary General’s Dismissal Amid "Petrohan" Controversy

Acting Minister of Interior Emil Dechev has formally requested that President Iliana Yotova dismiss Secretary General of the Ministry of Internal Affairs Miroslav Rashkov. The proposal, approved by the Cabinet on Monday, comes amid a series of high-profile incidents that Dechev said highlight serio»»»

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Al Awsat 52m

From Two Hours to 30 Minutes: Qiddiya Bullet Train to Cut Riyadh Travel Time by 75%

Qiddiya is set to become significantly more accessible under plans to link the entertainment and tourism hub to King Salman International Airport and the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) through the new Qiddiya Bullet Train. The project will reduce travel time to around 30 minutes, down from»»»

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UPI 54m

Nancy Guthrie abduction puts focus on 'kidnap and ransom' insurance - UPI.com

1 of 2 | An FBI image released on Feb. 10 shows a person of interest in the kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie, mother of Today show host Savannah Guthrie. The high-profile case has sparked discussions about who may want or need "kidnap and ransom" insurance. File Photo by FBI/UPI | License Photo ST. PAUL»»»

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UPI 54m

Panama seizes control of two ports operated by Hong Kong subsidiary - UPI.com

A general view of cargo containers at the Port of Balboa in Panama City, Panama, on Monday, February 23, 2026. The Panamanian government has taken control of two ports near the Canal whose concessions, held by a subsidiary of the Chinese conglomerate CK Hutchison, were annulled by a final court rul»»»

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The Peninsula 54m

Head injuries may trigger lasting brain changes study

Canberra, Australia: Preliminary findings from an Australian study indicate traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), including concussions, may trigger lasting brain changes detectable decades later, even in healthy adults. Researchers observed higher mood dysfunction scores, reduced white matter integrity»»»

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The Peninsula 54m

Quitting first cigarette after fasting is first step toward giving up smoking: PHCC 

Doha, Qatar: Ramadan is seen as a suitable opportunity for smokers in their efforts to quit smoking, due to the religious and social factors this month provides that help in overcoming this scourge, as fasting for several hours forces the smoker to reduce nicotine, which trains the body to graduall»»»

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Gulf News 59m

Bhopal case triggers outrage as sisters held over rape and conversion allegations

Dubai: A disturbing case involving allegations of rape, forced religious conversion and an alleged sex trafficking network has rocked Madhya Pradesh’s capital, with police arresting two sisters accused of luring and exploiting vulnerable young women under the pretext of offering jobs. The accused —»»»

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Gulf News 59m

Philippine house committee approves bill abolishing travel tax for Filipinos

Dubai: A key panel at the house of representatives of the Philippines has approved a measure seeking to abolish the Philippines’ travel tax, a move that could lower the cost of flying out of the country for millions of passengers. The house committee on tourism, chaired by Romblon representative El»»»

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Middle East Observer 1h

TMG’s Profit Climbs 43% in 2025 and FTSE Upgrade Boosts its Global Profile

Cairo — Talaat Moustafa Group Holding (TMG) delivered a robust financial performance in 2025, reporting a 43% year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit to EGP 18.2 billion, supported by broad-based growth across its real estate, hospitality, and recurring income segments. The results reinfor»»»

Middle East Observer 1h

Egypt’s Foreign Reserves Reach Record $52.6bn in Early 2026

Cairo – Egypt’s foreign currency reserves have climbed to their highest levels on record, underscoring a marked improvement in the country’s external financial position amid a challenging global backdrop. In a series of infographics released this week, the Media Center of the Egyptian Cabinet highl»»»

Middle East Observer 1h

Bahrain Banking Sector Eyes Major Consolidation as Profit Margins Normalize

Manama, Bahrain — Bahrain’s banking industry is entering a significant consolidation phase as profitability pressures increase, with competition among lenders intensifying and margins softening in a smaller, highly over-banked market. The most notable development is the ongoing merger discussions b»»»

Al Awsat 1h

New US Tariffs Come in at Lower 10% Rate 

The ‌United States imposed an additional tariff from Tuesday of 10% on all goods not covered by exemptions, a notice issued by US Customs and Border Protection said, the rate initially announced by President Donald Trump on Friday rather than the 15% he promised a day later. Reacting to the Supreme»»»

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