Watch: Large python makes midnight visit to home's bathroom - UPI.com
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sunshine Coast Snake Catchers 24/7 (@sunshinecoastsnakecatchers) Feb. 26 (UPI) -- An Australian snake catcher responded to a late night call from a Queensland resident who found a large carpet python lurking in their bathroom. Sunshine Coast Snake Catche»»»
Netflix ends bid for Warner Bros. after Paramount offered $111B - UPI.com
1 of 5 | Netflix decided to drop its bid to buy Warner Bros. Discovery after Paramount Skydance raised its offer to $31 per share. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo Feb. 27 (UPI) -- Netflix has decided to let go of its attempt to buy Warner Bros. Discovery after Paramount Skydance raised»»»
Police crack down on e-scooter riders in central Athens
Nearly a hundred people have been fined in central Athens over the past two days for riding electric scooters without wearing helmets, authorities said Friday. The dedicated spot checks, which are part of a broader crackdown on dangerous driving, led to 50 people being fined Thursday and another 45»»»
China Urges Citizens to Evacuate from Iran 'as Soon as Possible'
China told its citizens on Friday to evacuate from Iran "as soon as possible", and those in Israel to strengthen preparedness, citing a significant rise in security risks in the Middle East. "Chinese nationals currently in Iran are advised to strengthen safety precautions and evacuate as soon as po»»»
UAE issues new travel advisory for citizens abroad
Abu Dhabi: The UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued updated travel guidance for Emirati citizens, urging them to take precautionary steps to ensure their safety and that of their families while abroad. The ministry advised travellers to check that their passports remain valid for at least s»»»
Saudi, Qatar attempting to de-escalate Afghanistan-Pakistan conflict
Saudi Arabia and Qatar are engaged in efforts to halt deadly fighting between Pakistan and Afghanistan, a source with knowledge of the talks told AFP on Friday. The diplomatic drive comes as fears of a spiraling conflict grew after Pakistan bombed major cities in Afghanistan, declaring that they we»»»
Egypt, Saudi Foreign Ministers discuss regional issues, bilateral ties
Cairo: Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Badr Abdelatty discussed regional developments and ways to strengthen bilateral relations during a phone call with his Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud. In a statement, the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the two ministers st»»»
Two held over €1 million scam behind businessman’s suicide
Two people have been arrested on the island of Evia, suspected of organizing a scam that cost a Cretan businessman more than a million euros and ultimately drove him to kill himself, authorities said Friday. A police statement said the investigation followed the 79-year-old man’s suicide on Decembe»»»
Murad Turk Appointed Deputy Transport and Communications Minister
Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov has appointed Murad Turk Deputy Transport and Communications Minister, the press centre of the ministry announced on Friday. Murad Turk has experience in the management, control, and implementation of projects and programmes funded by the European Union. He has»»»
Zelensky's Cornered: He's Flip-Flopping & Sabotaging Peace Process to Stay in Power - Expert
Volodymyr Zelensky’s conflicting statements aim to drag out the fighting, as any peace deal would kill his political career, military journalist Alexey Borzenko tells Sputnik. "Zelensky is determined to cling to his seat at all costs, constantly changing the terms and sabotaging the process, despit»»»
Ras Al Khaimah Police arrest 19 beggars; one made Dh11,000 in a day
Ras Al Khaimah: Ras Al Khaimah Police have arrested 19 beggars of different nationalities since the start of Ramadan as part of an ongoing awareness and enforcement campaign aimed at curbing begging and protecting charitable donations. Police said one of those arrested was found carrying Dh11,000, »»»
Autopsy fails to identify body found in forest
A forensic examination of body parts discovered Thursday in Halkidiki, northern Greece, has so far failed to determine the identity of the deceased or the exact cause of death due to the advanced state of decomposition. According to the state-run AMNA news agency, preliminary findings indicate the »»»
Israeli strikes kill at least five in Gaza
Israel's top court on Friday moved to allow international aid groups to keep operating in the Gaza Strip and other Palestinian territories as Israeli strikes killed at least five people across the war-torn enclave. The Supreme Court's order, which followed a petition from 17 aid groups, effectively»»»
Iraq PM candidate Maliki meets senior US diplomat
The leading candidate to become Iraq's next prime minister, Nouri al-Maliki, met with U.S. diplomat Tom Barrack on Friday after refusing to withdraw his nomination despite the U.S. threatening to stop supporting the country if he returns to the post. Barrack, the U.S. envoy to Syria and ambassador »»»
Medical Supervision Agency Director Dismissed Over Transparency and Transplant Service Issues
Caretaker Health Minister Michail Okoliyski dismissed Ivanka Dineva as Director of the Medical Supervision Executive Agency (MSEA), the ministry reported on Friday. Deputy Director Radka Nikolova was appointed as acting Director. The decision was made after assessing the need to strengthen capacity»»»
Oil Prices Rise 3% as US and Iran Extend Talks into Next Week
Oil prices rose around 3% on Friday as traders remained on alert for potential supply disruptions after the United States and Iran extended nuclear talks. Brent crude futures advanced by $2.01, or 2.8%, to $72.76 a barrel by 1310 GMT while US West Texas Intermediate crude was up $2.11, or 3.2%, at »»»
Tunisian-Quebec webinar ahead of economic mission in April 2026
Tunis, Feb 27 (TAP) - Thirty Quebec-based companies from the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors took part on Wednesday in a preparatory webinar ahead of the Quebec economic mission expected in Tunisia in April 2026, aimed at exploring...»»»
Man appears in court charged with murder of English tourist
A man has appeared in court charged with the murder of an English tourist who died two months after being injured in the Temple Bar area of Dublin last year. Darragh O'Brien, 22, of Beechfield Heights, Clonee, Dublin, was initially charged with assault causing harm to Anthony Herron, related to an »»»
Mysterious ‘Boogeyman Nebula’ photographed from Abu Dhabi skies in major astronomy milestone
Abu Dhabi: A mysterious cosmic cloud known as the “Boogeyman Nebula” has been captured from the skies of the UAE after a month-long effort by astronomers working in the Abu Dhabi desert. Al Khatm Astronomical Observatory, located in the Abu Dhabi desert, successfully photographed the dark nebula LD»»»
Hebrew Media Reports Surge in Iranian Cyberattacks against ‘Israel’ - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hebrew Media Reports Surge in Iranian Cyberattacks against ‘Israel’ 27-02-2026 15:35 PM Illustrative image signalling a cyber attack by an »»»
Report: Mustaqbal to mass submit parliamentary vote nominations
In a step carrying political indications, al-Mustaqbal Movement has asked dozens of its members and figures close to it to officially submit their parliamentary vote nominations next week, An-Nahar newspaper reported on Friday. The Movement, whose political activities have been suspended for the pa»»»
Salam denies foreign interference in Lebanon elections
As Lebanon prepares for its parliamentary elections, several media reports and politicians claim that the country is under pressure to postpone the juncture. Prime Minister Nawaf Salam denied the claims, in an interview Thursday. No one has urged him to hold or to postpone the elections, he said. P»»»
Egyptian FM discusses Geneva talks with Iranian counterpart, IAEA Director
Cairo: Egyptian Foreign Minister, Badr Abdel Aatty held separate calls with Iranian Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi and Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), to discuss the latest round of US-Iran negotiations in Geneva. According to Egypt's Foreign Mini»»»
Will Vijay's political career be able to survive a big scandal like divorce and infidelity?
Dubai: South Indian state Tamil Nadu is no stranger to actors becoming big ticket politicians. From icons like M.G. Ramachandran and Jayalalithaa to more recent ventures by stars like Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth, the state has repeatedly seen film icons channel their on-screen popularity into poli»»»
March Natural Gas Rates in Bulgaria See Minimal Rise Amid Lower Demand
The Energy and Water Regulatory Commission (EWRC) has set the price of natural gas for March 2026 at 32.60 euros per megawatt-hour, excluding access, transmission, excise, and VAT charges. This price applies to Bulgargaz EAD sales to end suppliers as well as licensed producers and transmitters of h»»»
Kuwait Crown Prince congratulates Dominican Republic on Independence Day
KUWAIT, Feb 27 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah sent on Friday a cable of congratulations to the President of the Dominican Republic, Luis Abinader, on his country's Independence Day.In the cable, His Highness the Amir wished the Dominican and its people»»»
Kuwait PM congratulates Dominican Republic on Independence Day
KUWAIT, Feb 27 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah sent on Friday a cable of congratulations to the President of the Dominican Republic, Luis Abinader, on his country's Independence Day. (pick up previous) aa»»»
West's Scheming in Ukraine Risks Causing Nuclear War - Expert
Ukraine currently has the resources and capability to produce a so-called ‘dirty bomb,’ Boris Rozhin of the Center for Military-Political Journalism tells Sputnik. Ukraine, Rozhin explains, has:Several operational nuclear power plants that generate nuclear wastePersonnel previously involved in the »»»
U.S. Special Envoy praises Syrian–U.S. tech talks in Silicon Valley
New York, Feb. 27 (SANA) U.S. Special Envoy for Syria Tom Barrack on Friday welcomed the growing momentum in technical discussions between Syrian and American representatives in Silicon Valley. In a post on X, Barrack said the talks mark “a promising step toward modernizing Syria’s digital economy »»»
Albania Appoints New Anti-Corruption Directorate Chief
Albania’s government on Friday appointed Skerdi Tushi as director general of the Anti-Corruption Directorate, marking a leadership change at one of the country’s key institutions tasked with combating corruption. The decision was approved during a cabinet meeting and endorsed by Prime Minister Edi »»»
Minister of State at Ministry of Foreign Affairs receives phone call from Afghanistan's Acting Foreign Minister
Doha, Qatar: The Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi received Friday a phone call from the Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs in the Caretaker Government of Afghanistan, HE Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi. During the call, they discuss»»»
Kerala High Court clears way for ‘The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond’ release
In a dramatic reversal within 24 hours, the Kerala High Court has allowed the release of the film The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond, lifting an interim stay that had put its debut on hold. A Division Bench comprising Justices Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and PV Balakrishnan set aside an earlier order»»»
China lifts 100 pct tariffs on some Canadian imports to support trade ties
BEIJING, Feb 27 (KUNA) -- China announced the cancellation of 100 percent tariffs it had imposed on certain Canadian imports since March 2025, in a move aimed at promoting the sound, stable and sustainable development of bilateral economic and trade relations.In a statement on Friday, the Chinese M»»»
Prime Minister receives phone call from Turkish Foreign Minister
Doha, Qatar: The Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received a phone call from the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkiye, HE Hakan Fidan. During the call, the two sides discussed bilateral cooperation relations and»»»
Who Is Sangeeta Sornalingam? Vijay’s wife who filed for divorce after 25 years of marriage
Dubai: Tamil film and political circles are in shock as their beloved actor-politician Vijay saw his wife of 25 years file for divorce. While Vijay is a public figure, the attention has now turned to a woman who has largely stayed away from the spotlight: Sangeeta Sornalingam. Unlike most celebrity»»»
Iran to US: Any Provocation Will Be Met with a ‘Crushing Response’
The spokesperson for the General Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces, Brigadier General Shekarchi, has warned that any provocative move by the United States will be met with a decisive and crushing response from Iran’s powerful military forces. Shekarchi dismissed recent statements by US President Donald »»»
Environment Minister: Fixing Bulgaria’s Waste Sector Requires Treating Waste as Resource
The current issues of Bulgaria's waste sector will persist until waste is treated as a resource and stronger, transparent competition is introduced among the organizations responsible for its management, caretaker Environment Minister Julian Popov told Parliament durng Question Time on Friday. He s»»»
LBC signs cooperation agreement with General Authority for Exhibitions - Egyptian Industries Exhibition to be held at Tripoli International Fairgrounds
The Libyan Businessmen Council (LBC) signed of a cooperation agreement with the General Authority for Exhibitions and Conferences last Wednesday (25 February), within the framework of strengthening partnership between the public and private sectors and supporting economic and investment mobility i»»»
Wathnan Racing's Dabida claims Al Wakra Cup
Doha: Wathnan Racing’s Dabida delivered an impressive performance to shed her maiden tag with victory in the Al Wakra Cup at Al Rayyan Racecourse on late Thursday evening. Contesting the feature event for four-year-old Purebred Arabian fillies over 2000m, the grey filly was expertly guided by Soufi»»»
Caretaker PM Says Cabinet's Main Task Is to Ensure Fair Elections
Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov Friday said that the main goal of the caretaker Cabinet is to ensure fair elections. He noted that this requires working with regional governors who were not involved in organizing "the unfairest elections in Bulgaria's recent history" as well as having "an Int»»»
Two killed, 29 injured in Israeli occupation airstrikes on Lebanon's Bekaa
BEIRUT, Feb 27 (KUNA) -- Lebanon's Ministry of Public Health announced Friday that the final updated toll from Israeli occupation airstrikes on the eastern Bekaa region a day earlier has risen to two killed and 29 injured.The Public Health Emergency Operations Center at the ministry said in a state»»»
UEFA Champions League Round of 16 draw sets up blockbuster clashes
GENEVA, Feb 27 (KUNA) -- UEFA unveiled the draw for the Round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League 2025-2026 season, producing several highly anticipated encounters.The draw ceremony, held at UEFA headquarters in Nyon on Friday, set up a heavyweight clash between Spain's Real Madrid and England's Man»»»
IACE warns against shrinkflation in Tunisia since start of Ramadan
Tunis, Feb. 27 (TAP) – The Arab Institute of Business Leaders (IACE) has warned against "shrinkflation" (product downsizing) observed since the beginning of the month of Ramadan. This is a commercial practice of reducing the volume, size or weight...»»»
Three out of four Romanians monitor their spending, and 55% use banking apps for money management
Banking apps dominate the top money management solutions Digitization is already part of the daily routine for many Romanians. Over half of respondents (55%) say they use their bank’s mobile app to check transactions and automatically track expenses, making it their primary financial management too»»»
Higher Electricity Bills Largely Due to Increased Consumption, Caretaker Energy Minister Traikov Says
A large share of the higher electricity bills is due to increased energy consumption, Caretaker Energy Minister Traicho Traikov said at a briefing at the Council of Ministers on Friday after a meeting convened by Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov and attended by Caretaker Economy and Industry M»»»
Peace in Ukraine Would Spell Defeat and Political Suicide for EU & Zelensky - Expert
Volodymyr Zelensky’s numerous — and often contradictory — statements on a peaceful resolution to the Ukrainian crisis are a deliberate ploy to stretch out the conflict in order to assure his political and physical survival, according to Boris Rozhin, a military expert at the Center for Military-Pol»»»
Revenue growth of 18% for AQUILA in 2025 to RON 3.5 billion
Cătălin Vasile, CEO AQUILA: “Since our listing, we have directed the capital raised toward sustainable growth through strategic acquisitions, modernization, and organic expansion. The four completed transactions have significantly expanded our portfolio and regional footprint, generating visible op»»»
REAoL continues installation of solar energy systems in public health centres as part of its Go Green Initiative – urges all public entities to adopt renewables to meet electricity needs
The Renewable Energy Authority of Libya (REAoL) reported last Wednesday (25 February) that it is continuing the implementation of repairing and installing solar energy systems across 25 nationwide public health centres to meet their electricity needs. The initiative comes in line with Libya’s Natio»»»
Tamil superstar's wife Vijay files for divorce, claims infidelity
Dubai: In a development that has stunned both the Tamil film industry and political circles, Tamilian superstar Vijay, founder and chief of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, is facing a divorce petition filed by his wife, Sangeeta Sornalingam. They have been married for 25 years. According to a report by I»»»