The Peninsula 2m

Four militants killed in security operation in northwestern Pakistan

Islamabad: The Pakistani military announced Thursday that four militants were killed during a security operation in the country's northwest. In a statement, the army said its forces carried out the operation based on intelligence reports after tracking the movement of armed militants in Lakki Marwa»»»

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Kathimerini 4m

Two police officers on Rhodes investigated for moneylending and drug dealing

The police’s internal affairs unit are investigating the suspected involvement of two officers in moneylending and drug dealing on the Dodecanese island of Rhodes. A team from the unit carried out raids and seizures on the island, focusing on the two officers, who held key posts at the Dodecanese p»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 4m

George Sharkov Assumes Office as Minister of Electronic Governance

Outgoing Minister of Electronic Governance Valentin Mundrov handed over the ministry to his successor, caretaker minister George Sharkov. The two agreed on the need for continuity and sustainability in the ministry's policies, so as to ensure the implementation of priority tasks in the areas of ele»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 4m

Sofia Mayor Terziev: Honouring Levski Is Not Merely Act of Historical Remembrance, It Is Moral Compass

In his address at the ceremony marking the 153rd anniversary of the death of the Apostle of Freedom on Thursday, Sofia Mayor Vassil Terziev said that "Today, honouring Levski is not merely an act of historical remembrance, it is a moral compass." "We commemorate 153 years since the death of Vasil L»»»

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The Peninsula 14m

Ashghal announces partial closure at Souq Al Wakra Intersection

Doha, Qatar: The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) announces a partial nighttime closure at Souq Al Wakra Intersection for traffic coming from Al Jabal Street, while keeping the remaining directions at the intersection open to traffic. The closure will take place on Friday, February 20, 2026 from 3a»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 16m

Patriarch Daniil: Levski's Legacy Guides Bulgarians Amid New Social Divisions and Challenges

After officiating a memorial service marking the 153rd death anniversary of the revolutionary Vasil Levski (1837-1873) at the Saint Sophia Church in Sofia, Bulgarian Patriarch and Metropolitan of Sofia Daniil said in his address that the example and legacy of Vasil Levski are needed today, at a tim»»»

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Al Awsat 22m

Rafah Crossing Traffic Lags Two Weeks after Reopening

Despite nearly two weeks since the reopening of the Rafah crossing in both directions, the number of people and humanitarian aid entering the Gaza Strip falls short of what was agreed under the “Gaza ceasefire agreement,” according to an official from the Egyptian Red Crescent in North Sinai. The d»»»

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TAP 27m

MP Ahmed Saidani handed eight-month prison sentence, says judicial source

Tunis, Feb. 19 (TAP) – The Tunis Court of First Instance on Thursday sentenced MP Ahmed Saidani to eight months in prison for offending others via public telecommunications networks, a judicial source told TAP.MP Ahmed Saidani was arrested on...»»»

Kathimerini 28m

Cold front to bring storms, hail and dust across Greece

Weather is expected to worsen on Friday, with the National Meteorological Service (EMY) issuing an urgent bulletin and forecasting a structured cold front bringing rain, thunderstorms and strong winds as it moves from east to west. According to EMY, rain and storms will mainly affect the Ionian isl»»»

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Sputnik 32m

Epstein, Ex-Prince Andrew and the Moral Bankruptcy of the Church of England

On February 19, British media reported that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, brother of King Charles III, had been detained by police on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Recently-released Epstein files in the US reportedly contain compromising documents about former Prince Andrew's friendship w»»»

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UPI 36m

Fine Arts Commission approves Trump's ballroom plan - UPI.com

1 of 5 | A tower crane is seen in the White House ballroom construction zone where the East wing previously stood at the White House in Washington, D.C.' on Jan. 13. Democrats are asking the nonprofit group that manages donations to the White House ballroom for details on how much has been raised a»»»

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Al Manar 37m

Israeli drones raid the outskirts of Nabi Sheit town, in Bekaa, northeastern Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli drones raid the outskirts of Nabi Sheit town, in Bekaa, northeastern Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter 19-02-2026 19:12 PM Latest News Urg»»»

Albanian Daily News 40m

President Donald Trump Announces International Contributions for Gaza Peace Effort

President of the United States Donald Trump stated Thursday that, in addition to the funds being raised by several countries, Kosovo, Albania, and other nations will contribute troops and police forces to support peace efforts in Gaza. “We have received a very positive response from Europe. We have»»»

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Albanian Daily News 40m

Trump Meets Balkan Leaders After Peace Board Session in Washington

At the conclusion of a Peace Board meeting in Washington, U.S. President Donald Trump met with participating leaders, including Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama and Kosovo President Vjosa Osmani. The three exchanged brief remarks during the encounter, though details of their discussion were not imm»»»

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UPI 48m

Genetic genealogy to be used in search for Nancy Guthrie - UPI.com

1 of 2 | Nancy Guthrie was last seen January 31 around 9:45 p.m. and was reported missing after failing to show up for church the next day. Photo courtesy Pima County Sheriff's Department Feb. 19 (UPI) -- Law enforcement said they're considering using genetic genealogy to test the DNA found at the »»»

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The Peninsula 50m

Mesaharaty and lanterns: a deep-rooted Ramadan tradition in Egypt

Cairo: With the arrival of the holy month of Ramadan, many seasonal professions associated for centuries with the blessed month re-emerge, bringing prosperity to those who practice them. Whether making lanterns, confectionery, and their supply brings to life a vibrant economy each year, providing a»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 52m

Caretaker Ministers Assume Posts

Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov and his cabinet took the oath of office before the National Assembly on Thursday, with President Iliana Iotova in attendance. After the swearing-in of the members of the caretaker cabinet, a handover ceremony took place in the Council of Ministers’ Granite Hall»»»

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BBC 1h

Man jailed for causing unlawful termination of pregnancy

A man who caused the termination of a woman's pregnancy by forcing her to take abortion pills before locking her in a room, has been jailed for nine years in the Republic of Ireland. Adeleke Adelani, who is currently serving a seven year sentence for a separate offence, had previously admitted unla»»»

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Kathimerini 1h

Priest in abuse case says he cannot pay €60,000 fine to avoid jail

The founder of a child charity sentenced to 9.5 years in jail for his role in a case involving the abuse of minors under his care has said he is unable to pay the €60,000 fine to avoid prison. In a statement issued after his sentencing, Father Antonios Papanikolaou, who established of Ark of the Wo»»»

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Gulf News 1h

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»»»

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BBC 1h

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»»»

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UPI 1h

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»»»

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UPI 1h

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 »»»

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Al Manar 1h

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»»»

Gulf News 1h

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 »»»

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Gulf News 1h

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»»»

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Jordan Times 1h

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»»»

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Jordan Times 1h

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»»»

Jordan Times 1h

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»»»

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Jordan Times 1h

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»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

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»»»

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Al Manar 1h

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»»»

Gulf News 1h

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»»»

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BBC 1h

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»»»

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Tanjug 1h

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»»»

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Sputnik 1h

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 »»»

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Sputnik 1h

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»»»

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Sputnik 1h

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»»»

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Sputnik 1h

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»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

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»»»

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RT 1h

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»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

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»»»

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TAP 1h

Scattered rainfall expected in North

Tunis, Feb. 19 (TAP) – The weather will be cloudy, on Thursday night, over the northern regions, accompanied by scattered rainfall, the National Institute of Meteorology (INM) said.Winds will blow from the northwest. They will be strong along the...»»»

TAP 1h

Dividends of 2024 increase 13.4% on Tunis Stock Exchange

Tunis, Feb. 19 (TAP) - Dividends distributed for the 2024 fiscal year by companies listed on the Tunis Stock Exchange rose by 13.4% to TND 1,580 million, according to the report on dividend distribution by listed companies for the 2022–2024 period,...»»»

Al Awsat 1h

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»»»

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BBC 1h

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»»»

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Sana 1h

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»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Razgrad Mufti Urges Charity and Empathy Beyond the Holy Month of Ramadan

Kindness should extend beyond the boundaries of Ramadan, because people must support one another throughout the entire year, Mehmed Alya, the regional mufti of Razgrad, told BTA on the occasion of the start of the holy month for Muslims. He stressed that Ramadan is not only a time of fasting, but a»»»

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BBC 2h

Trump-appointed panel approves White House ballroom project

The Commission of Fine Arts unanimously approved design plans for President Donald Trump's ballroom project at the White House. The seven-member panel made up of Trump appointees signed off on the design after architects made changes in response to commission concerns. "We have to protect the count»»»

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