Qatar University urges verification of information sources
Doha, Qatar: Qatar University has urged the public to verify information sources and avoid engaging with unverified links or advertisements. This is to safeguard the accuracy of information and protect personal data. The university in a statement noted that the university’s official website and dig»»»
US and Iran hold third round of talks in Geneva
Iran and the United States are talking in Geneva for a third time on Thursday as President Donald Trump seeks to delay Tehran's nuclear program while threatening it by deploying a massive number of aircraft and warships to the Middle East. U.S. special Mideast envoy Steve Witkoff, a billionaire rea»»»
‘Joy of Giving’ Ramadan programme by Aster reaches city roads and remote desert areas
Dubai: Aster Volunteers will distribute 150,000 Iftar kits to motorists and vulnerable workers across the UAE during Ramadan as part of its annual “Joy of Giving” programme, held in collaboration with Dubai Police. Now in its seventh year, the initiative will see more than 100 volunteers stationed »»»
Why an Indian couple got detained and deported from Jeju Island and why it could happen to you too
Dubai: Indian travellers dreaming of a visa-free holiday in Jeju Island should think twice or at least prepare far more carefully after a high-profile detention case sparked an official response from the Embassy of India in Seoul, South Korea. The incident that started it allTravel vlogger Sachin A»»»
Bulgarian European Prosecutor Georgieva Found Guilty of Serious Misconduct by EPPO
On February 25, the College of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) found the Bulgarian European Prosecutor, Teodora Georgieva, guilty of serious misconduct, as detailed in the opinion of the Disciplinary Board, composed of high-ranking officials, or former officials, of the European inst»»»
Gold Ticks Up on Safe‑haven Bids; Markets Eye US-Iran Talks
Gold prices edged up on Thursday as uncertainty over US tariff policy boosted the metal's safe-haven appeal, while investors awaited further details on US-Iran talks later in the day. Spot gold was up 0.4% at $5,190.01 per ounce, as of 0816 GMT. Bullion had hit a more-than-three-week high on Tuesda»»»
Students traveling to USA on F or M visas not required to pay visa bond - | 24.KG
Students traveling to the United States on F or M visas are not subject to the visa bond requirement, the U.S. Embassy in Kyrgyzstan reported. According to the Embassy, the visa bond is required only for applicants applying for business or tourist visas (B1/B2). Since January 21, 2026, citizens of »»»
Iran Has No Plans Regarding Nuclear Weapons - President
TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iran's leadership has no plans to obtain nuclear weapons, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Thursday, commenting on the US's remark on the absence of the relevant promise. In his State of the Union address to Congress, US President Donald Trump said that he prefers dipl»»»
Five projects to modernize natural gas metering stations - declared of national importance
Five projects to modernize natural gas metering stations - Negru Voda 1, Negru Voda 2, Negru Voda 3, Isaccea 2, Isaccea 3 - were declared by the Government, in Thursday's meeting, as projects of national importance."By approving five Decisions, the Government declared the following projects in the »»»
Hidroelectrica signs contract for turnkey implementation of "Hategului Land Photovoltaic Park" project
Hidroelectrica signed on Thursday the contract for the turnkey implementation of the "Hategului Land Photovoltaic Park" project, a new strategic step towards diversifying the production portfolio and consolidating the company's position on the renewable energy market, the company informed in a pres»»»
Romania among Europe's most expensive markets for fast EV charging
Romania charges one of the highest tariffs in Europe for fast charging electric cars, namely EUR 0.43/kWh, the same level as Austria and almost double that of Spain or Croatia, although the wholesale electricity price is not the highest in the EU, according to an analysis by Dumitru Chisalita, pres»»»
MF:Romania accelerates green budgeting; labeling of budgetary and fiscal expenditures for 2025 successfully completed
The Ministry of Finance published the results of the process of labeling budgetary and fiscal expenditures for 2025, a technical step that ensures the fulfillment of Milestone 123 of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR) - "Green budgeting within Component 6 - Energy," according to a sta»»»
Energy vouchers in Romania extended throughout December 31, 2026
Issuing electronic energy vouchers for vulnerable consumers in Romania has been extended throughout December 31, 2026, and so far payments of nearly RON 197.6 million have been made for an average number of over 714,000 eligible beneficiaries, according to a press statement from the National Agency»»»
Romania and Bulgaria are among the countries with the lowest carbon footprint per capita in the EU in 2023
In 2023, the carbon footprint of greenhouse gas emissions from goods and services consumed in the EU amounted to 9 tons of carbon equivalent (CO2) per capita, which is a decrease of approximately one ton compared to 2022 (10 tons), according to Eurostat data. The indicator takes into account emissi»»»
Lukoil withdrawal from Trident, an alarm signal for Romania's energy strategy
Lukoil's wthdrawal from Trident offshore project in the Black Sea represents more than a corporate decision, being an x-ray of strategic vulnerabilities and delays accumulated in the Romanian energy sector, says Dumitru Chisalita, the president of Intelligent Energy Association (IEA). According to »»»
Kyrgyzstan and the UK to intensify exchange of legislative experience - | 24.KG
Foreign Minister of Kyrgyzstan Jeenbek Kulubaev participated in a joint meeting of Central Asian Foreign Ministers with the Speaker of the UK House of Commons, Sir Lindsay Harvey Hoyle, in London. The talks took place at the Westminster Palace with the participation of members of the All-Party Parl»»»
Citizens Demand Acting Prosecutor General Sarafov’s Resignation
Citizens are protesting in front of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) on Thursday, demanding the resignation of acting Prosecutor General Borislav Sarafov. There is a heightened police presence in the area. The protest was organized by the BOEC civic association. A controversy has emerged regardin»»»
Highs between 17 and 26°C
Tunis, Feb 26 (TAP) - The weather on Thursday is locally very misty in the morning near eastern coasts, then clear to partly cloudy over most regions.The wind will blow east light to moderate, and the sea is slightly choppy.Highs are ranging between...»»»
Technical Project Marketplace on Tasklink — A structured model for managing projects
Doha, Qatar: In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, the challenge facing companies is no longer limited to finding technical talent. The real challenge lies in managing technical projects within a clear, structured framework that ensures quality, commitment, and risk reduction. As organisat»»»
BPS students shine at Destination Imagination Local Tournament
Doha, Qatar: Birla Public School celebrates the outstanding accomplishment of its Primary I students from Grades III to V, fondly known as the Birla Imagineers, who emerged among the winning teams at the Destination Imagination Local Tournament 2025–2026 held on February 6, 2026 at Qatar University»»»
Youth Council established under Speaker of Zhogorku Kenesh of Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
A Youth Council has been established under the Speaker of the Zhogorku Kenesh of Kyrgyzstan. Deputy Tabyldy Muratbekov announced at a parliamentary session. According to him, the Council will promote the active participation of young people in public, political, socioeconomic, and cultural life, pr»»»
SB Girls Dubai ticket sales date revealed, venue shifted
Dubai: It’s official! Fans of Filipino pop group SB Girls can start booking their tickets for the Dubai leg of the group’s reunion tour starting tomorrow and there’s a key update about where the show will take place. In an exclusive interview with Gulf News, the programme producers, ProXperts and L»»»
USS Ford leaves Crete for Middle East amid Iran tensions
The biggest US warship, the USS Gerald R Ford aircraft carrier, left a NATO naval base on Crete Thursday for the Middle East as American forces build up amid tensions with Iran. The nuclear-powered Ford spent four days at the Souda Bay base resupplying, before setting off for the eastern Mediterran»»»
Prince Harry and Meghan Visit Hospitalized Children from Gaza, Refugee Camp during Jordan Trip
Prince Harry and Meghan visited a refugee camp and hospital in Jordan on Wednesday to kick off a trip spotlighting organizations that help civilians affected by war and displacement. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex also joined World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus for»»»
IMF Unlocks Around $2.3 Billion for Egypt
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has unlocked around $2.3 billion for Egypt after its latest program reviews, it said on Wednesday. Egypt secured an expanded $8 billion package over nearly four years from the IMF in March 2024, contingent on a series of economic reforms. In March last year, th»»»
On This Day, Feb. 26: Branch Davidians acquitted of murder charges - UPI.com
On Feb. 26, 1994, 11 members of the Branch Davidian religious cult were acquitted of murder and conspiracy charges stemming from a federal raid and siege at the compound near Waco, Texas, the year before. 1 of 4 | Special counsel and former U.S. Sen. John C. Danforth points to where shell casings w»»»
You can fly to India from the UAE for under Dh300 during Eid, but there’s a catch
Dubai: Travellers flying between the UAE and India can book one-way ‘lite’ fares starting from Dh323, India’s Air India Express announced as it launched its monthly ‘PayDay Sale’ across domestic and international routes. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The limited-time»»»
Amir emphasises importance of protecting natural resources, biodiversity in Qatar
DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has emphasised the importance of protecting natural resources and preserving biodiversity in the State of Qatar to ensure a balance between the country's development plans and its sustainability goals. HH the Amir als»»»
FM Abbas Araghchi arrives in Oman embassy in Geneva to participate in indirect talks with US - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe FM Abbas Araghchi arrives in Oman embassy in Geneva to participate in indirect talks with US 26-02-2026 09:52 AM Latest News Urgent News FM»»»
More than 700 brands to offer up to 75% discounts at Sharjah Ramadan Nights 2026
Sharjah: Expo Centre Sharjah is set to host the 43rd edition of the “Ramadan Nights 2026” exhibition from March 6 to 22, as part of the Sharjah Ramadan Festival, organisers said. The exhibition will span more than 18,000 square metres and is expected to attract over 150,000 visitors. More than 210 »»»
NHRC calls for fair and human rights-based digital transition
Doha, Qatar: The National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) has called for a fair and human rights–based digital transition, underscoring the need to align artificial intelligence (AI) technologies with the principles of social justice and decent work for all. The call came during a regional virtual se»»»
Ehsan Centre holds Ramadan Ghabga for elderly women
Doha, Qatar: In the presence of Minister of Social Development and Family and Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Qatar Foundation for Social Work H E Buthaina bint Ali Al Jabr Al Nuaimi, the Centre for Empowerment and Care of the Elderly (Ehsan) organised its annual Ramadan Ghabga for the»»»
QFFD delegation visits projects in Seychelles
Doha: A delegation from Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) recently conducted an official visit to the Republic of Seychelles to review the progress and community impact of the Glacis Housing Units Project, one of the country’s key social housing initiatives supported by Qatar. The project, located »»»
Qatar renews commitment to principles of disarmament, nuclear non-proliferation
Geneva: Qatar participated in the High-Level Segment of the Conference on Disarmament held in Geneva. Qatar was represented at the event by Deputy Permanent Representative of the Permanent Delegation of the State of Qatar to the UN Office in Geneva Jawhara bint Abdulaziz Al Suwaidi. Al Suwaidi affi»»»
Budget Extension Law Tabled in Parliament
The Council of Ministers has tabled the bill amending and supplementing the so-called budget extension law (formally the Act on the Collection of Revenues and the Commitment of Expenditures in 2026 until the Passage of the 2026 State Budget Act, the 2026 Public Social Insurance Budget Act and the 2»»»
Lebanon PM says government seeks to recalibrate ties with Syria
Beirut, Feb. 26 (SANA) Lebanon’s Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said Wednesday that his government is working to recalibrate relations with Syria, signaling a shift toward a relationship based on “mutual trust and respect.” Speaking at an iftar event in Beirut, Salam said the past year had seen notable»»»
Suspected assassin of ex-Ukrainian presidential adviser detained in Germany (VIDEO)
Spanish police have arrested the alleged gunman in the 2025 assassination of Andrey Portnov, a former senior aide to ex-Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich, in a joint operation with German authorities in the town of Heinsberg. The suspect, whose identity has not been released, was detained by Sp»»»
Exhibition 'Princely and Royal Thrones' to open on Thursday at National Museum of Romanian History
The themed exhibition "Princely and Royal Thrones", which reconstructs the stories of six thrones - objects with exceptional historical, symbolic and artistic significance, recalling key moments and major figures of national history - will open on Thursday at 13:00 at the National History Museum of»»»
Sibiu: 209 years of South-East Europe's oldest museum - the hidden stories of Brukenthal
Hundreds of visitors stepped through the gates of Brukenthal Palace in Sibiu's Great Square on Wednesday, with free entry marking 209 years since the opening of the oldest museum in Romania and in South-East Europe - the National Brukenthal Museum.'On this day 209 years ago, the ceremony held in th»»»
This year’s Dragobete is the most expensive
Macro commentary by eToro analyst for Romania, Bogdan Maioreanu Dragobete, Romania’s celebration of love day, marks the start of spring. Taking place after the similar but more internationally known Valentine’s Day, the holiday has seen a rise in popularity in recent years. A lot of Romanian couple»»»
British Embassy in Bucharest: From Wednesday, citizens from 85 countries must hold ETA to travel to UK
The British Embassy in Bucharest brings to mind that, as of 25 February, citizens of 85 countries, including the US, Canada and France, who do not require a visa to enter the United Kingdom, must hold an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) prior to travelling to the UK."This is an important stage»»»
Romania remains the champion of inflation in the EU with official price increases higher than in the rest of the states
The annual rate of inflation in the EU dropped to 2% in January 2026, from the level of 2.3% in the previous month, and Romania is ‘the champion’ in this domain, with an annual advance of prices of 8.5%, show the data published on Wednesday by Eurostat. Countries with the lowest and ...»»»
Internal consultation within the PSD on remaining in government extended
The social-democrat (PSD) leader, Sorin Grindeanu stated on Wednesday night that he will extend the internal consultation with regard to remaining in government, which he started in December with questions which could clarify some aspects. One of them is connected to keeping USR in the coalition an»»»
Bloomberg: Romania went out to borrow on foreign markets after approving reforms to reduce budget deficit
Romania launched a bond issue on international markets for the first time this year on Wednesday, to take advantage of improved sentiment after the Bucharest government adopted the necessary reforms to reduce the budget deficit, Bloomberg reports.According to a source close to this file, who wished»»»
PM Bolojan announces ordinance on administrative reform sent to Official Gazette for publication
Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan announced on Wednesday that the emergency ordinance on administrative reform has been sent to the Official Gazette for publication.'Before leaving for Brussels, I signed the two ordinances adopted at last night's Government meeting [Tuesday - ed. note]: one on public adm»»»
Radulescu (BNR) on administrative reform: A thorough reorganization is needed
The BNR governor adviser, Eugen Radulescu states, in connection to the administrative reform that a 'thorough reorganisation' is needed, a substantial reduction of the number of localities, of mayors, 'not 10% as it is supposed to happen now'. According to him, reorganisation is 'a very difficult t»»»
Italian KC-767A Deploys to Romania for NATO CAP Support
An Italian Air Force Boeing KC-767A (reg. MM62227, callsign IAM1412) is tracking flying from Italy to Romania, where it operates in support of NATO Combat Air Patrols, https://www.itamilradar.com/ informs. The aircraft flew across the Adriatic and the Balkans before reaching Romanian airspace, wher»»»
90% of UAE workers now covered by Unemployment Insurance
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has announced that 90 per cent of the targeted workforce has enrolled in the Unemployment Insurance Scheme as of the end of 2025. The Ministry said that more than Dh350 million in compensation has been paid to individuals who lost their jobs»»»
Democrats call missing Trump documents in Epstein files ‘largest cover-up in modern history’
Documents related to a woman’s sexual assault complaint against US President Donald Trump in the Jeffrey Epstein files were not released by the FBI, according to investigative reports. Democrats on the House Oversight Committee called it the "largest government cover-up in modern history". The US J»»»
QU students launch ‘Made in Qatar’ initiative to support national products
Doha, Qatar: The Core Curriculum Programme meat the Deanship of General Studies at Qatar University (QU) organised an initiative titled ‘Made in Qatar: National Pride and Sustainable Value’ at the College of Business and Economics building, featuring 55 booths 40 in the female section and 15 in the»»»