US forces build up as Trump gives Iran 10 days
Dubai: US President Donald Trump warned on Thursday that Iran must reach a “meaningful deal” with Washington within 10 days or face consequences, as American forces continued building up across the Middle East amid rising tensions. “It’s proven over the years not easy to make a meaningful deal with»»»
UK has not given US permission to use RAF bases for Iran strikes
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»»»
Gas truck explosion leaves four dead, multiple injured in Chile - UPI.com
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»»»
Nearly 80% of Paraguay without electricity amid heat wave - UPI.com
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 »»»
Al-Manar reporter: Israeli enemy targets a forest in the border town of Yaroun, South Lebanon, with two shells - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar reporter: Israeli enemy targets a forest in the border town of Yaroun, South Lebanon, with two shells 19-02-2026 19:00 PM Latest N»»»
Canada makes push to attract skilled migrants, including for defence
Canada has launched a new program to attract highly skilled immigrants, including specialized military recruits, as it moves to overhaul a system the government says had become unsustainable. Canada has for decades been a top destination for economic migrants from the developing world, but in 2024 »»»
Dubai Police's mobile Ramadan cannon begins emirate-wide tour
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»»»
Asian markets rally after Wall St tech-led gains
HONG KONG — Tech firms led gains across Asian equities Thursday following a positive lead from Wall Street, where traders also welcomed strong US data that suggested the world's top economy remained in rude health.The advances came even as the figures tempered expectations for more interest rate cu»»»
Repsol says could boost Venezuela oil output over 50% in 12 months
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»»»
OpenAI's Altman says at India summit regulation 'urgently' needed
NEW DELHI — The world urgently needs to regulate artificial intelligence, OpenAI head Sam Altman said on Thursday at a summit in New Delhi on the risks and opportunities posed by the fast-evolving technology.Frenzied demand for generative AI has turbocharged profits for companies while fuelling anx»»»
82% of economic reform matrix completed
AMMAN — Jordan has completed around 82 per cent of the Economic Reform Matrix launched under the London Initiative, with 330 measures implemented out of 403, according to official data.Figures released on Thursday by the Economic Reforms Implementation Support Unit at the Ministry of Planning and I»»»
IMF Board to Review Staff-level $8.1 Bln Agreement for Ukraine
The International Monetary Fund on Thursday said its board would review a staff-level agreement for a new $8.1 billion lending program for Ukraine in coming days. IMF spokeswoman Jule Kozack told reporters that Ukrainian authorities had completed the prior actions needed to move forward with the r»»»
Al-Manar reporter: Israeli tank targets a deserted house in the border town of Aitaroun, South Lebanon, with a shell - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar reporter: Israeli tank targets a deserted house in the border town of Aitaroun, South Lebanon, with a shell 19-02-2026 18:58 PM La»»»
Dubai Police win Intersec 2026 award for blockchain passport loss reporting system
Dubai Police has added a new international accolade to its record after its “Blockchain-Based Passport Loss Reporting” project won the Intersec Awards 2026 in the Best Security Project category, underscoring the force’s leadership in adopting advanced technologies to enhance digital security. The I»»»
US trade deficit hits fresh high despite Trump's tariffs
US goods imports continued to outpace its exports last year, sending the country's trade deficit to a new high despite sweeping tariffs introduced by US President Donald Trump. The gap between the value of goods imported into the US and American products sold to other countries widened by 2.1% comp»»»
Mesarovic, Shermatov discuss Serbia-Uzbekistan cooperation in industry, innovation
TASHKENT - Serbian Deputy PM and Minister of Economy Adrijana Mesarovic met on Thursday in Tashkent with Uzbek Minister of Digital Technology Sherzod Shermatov to discuss strengthening of bilateral cooperation in industry and innovation, digital transformation and the ICT sector. The meeting confir»»»
Russian Special Envoy Calls Reports on $12 Trillion Deal Between Russia, US Fake
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Media report suggesting that Russia is offering the United States projects worth $12 trillion in exchange for the lifting of sanctions is fake, Kirill Dmitriev, head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) and Russian special presidential envoy for economic cooperation with »»»
Israel Pushing US Toward a Big and Damaging War With Iran – Ex-Pentagon Analyst
Israel was humiliated in the 12 day war with Iran and is seeking a return similar humiliation for its rival, retired US Air Force Lt. Col. Karen Kwiatkowski, a former Pentagon analyst, tells Sputnik. "Israeli demands for no nuclear capability, no enrichment, and no ballistic missiles for Iran is ov»»»
Rubio at Board of Peace Meeting Says 'Plan B' for Gaza Would Mean Return to War
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned on Thursday that there is no such thing as "Plan B" for peace in Gaza, as it would mean going back to an armed conflict. "There is no plan B for Gaza. Plan B is going back to war. No one here wants that," Rubio said at the inaugural me»»»
IAEA Upholds Iran-US Negotiations to Avoid Use of Force – Director General
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The current objective of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is to create conditions for a possible agreement between Iran and the United States in a bid to avoid the use of force, IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi said on Thursday. "Of course, the IAEA cannot be part»»»
US Slaps Sanctions on Sudan’s RSF Commanders over El-Fasher Killings
The United States announced sanctions on Thursday on three Sudanese Rapid Support Forces (RSF) commanders over their roles in the "horrific campaign" of the siege and capture of El-Fasher. The US Treasury said the RSF carried out "ethnic killings, torture, starvation, and sexual violence" in the op»»»
Spanish police chief quits amid rape accusation
Spain’s national police chief has resigned after being accused of raping a subordinate at an official residence, El Pais has reported. Jose Angel Gonzalez, the force’s top operational commander and second most senior officer, resigned on Tuesday after a Madrid judge accepted a criminal complaint ag»»»
President Iotova: Levski Believed in Bulgarian People's Power to Achieve Great Goals
“Levski believed in the creative power of the Bulgarian people, and I believe in it as well, because with that strength great goals can be achieved," President Iliana Iotova said in her remarks at a commemorative ceremony in Sofia, marking the 153rd death anniversary of national hero and freedom fi»»»
Rocket Re-entry Pollution Measured in Atmosphere for 1st Time
When part of a SpaceX rocket re-entered Earth's atmosphere exactly a year ago, it created a spectacular fireball that streaked across Europe's skies, delighting stargazers and sending a team of scientists rushing towards their instruments. The German team managed to measure the pollution the rocket»»»
Trump says world has 10 days to see if Iran deal reached
President Donald Trump says the world will find out "over the next, probably, ten days" whether the US will reach a deal with Iran or take military action. At the inaugural meeting of his Board of Peace in Washington DC, Trump said "we have some work to do" in coming to an agreement with the Islami»»»
Syria welcomes Canada’s decision to lift sanctions
Damascus, Feb. 19 (SANA) Syria on Thursday welcomed Canada’s decision to lift sanctions imposed on the country, calling the move a positive step toward improved relations. In a statement, the Foreign Ministry said the decision reflects a shift toward dialogue and cooperation based on mutual respect»»»