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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
IMF Urges US to Work with Partners to Ease Trade Restrictions
The IMF on Wednesday called on the United States to work with trading partners and find ways to mutually ease trade curbs, as it issued a review of the world's biggest economy. The International Monetary Fund's findings covered the first year of Donald Trump's second presidency, in which he unleash»»»
Pakistani Sculptor Turns Scrap into Colossal Metal Artworks
Sparks fly and metal groans in a cavernous workshop on the outskirts of Islamabad, where Pakistani artist Ehtisham Jadoon fuses discarded car parts into colossal pieces inspired by "Transformers" movies and dinosaurs. The 35-year-old sculptor's studio brims with cogs, chains, hubcaps and engine par»»»
Digital becomes the default: Qatar accelerates its shift away from cash
How would you characterize the payments landscape in Qatar today, and what stands out most to you? Qatar’s payments landscape is clearly becoming more digital-first, with the shift away from cash becoming increasingly visible in everyday life. According to Visa’s latest Where Cash Hides report, aro»»»
VCUArts Qatar and Qatar Academy Doha celebrate sustainability through 'Waste to Art Competition'
Doha, Qatar: Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Qatar’s (VCUarts Qatar) Community Education Programme, in collaboration with Qatar Academy Doha (QAD), has concluded a six-week initiative that invited young students to explore sustainability through hands-on creative practice, co»»»
Philippine Society for Quality launches first international chapter in Dubai
Dubai: The Philippine Society for Quality – Middle East (PSQ ME) has been officially launched this month, marking a historic first for the organisation outside the country. PSQ ME is the first international chapter of the Philippine Society for Quality, Inc., an institution established in 1969 that»»»
Scientists: Humans – Not Mimmo the Dolphin – Need Managing in Lagoon
Italian scientists monitoring the movements of a dolphin in the Venice lagoon have said humans are the ones who need managing, rather than wildlife. Known as Mimmo, the bottlenose dolphin has been spotted on several occasions since it made its first appearance in June last year, prompting a researc»»»
QFFD, QRCS distribute vital aid to affected families in Guinea-Bissau
Doha, Qatar: A joint delegation from Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) and Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has visited the Republic of Guinea-Bissau to supervise operations and distribute Qatari humanitarian aid to hundreds of families affected by the recent humanitarian crises and natural disast»»»
Aman launches Ramadan activities
Doha, Qatar: The Protection and Social Rehabilitation Centre (Aman), one of the centres under the Qatar Social Work Foundation, has launched a series of Ramadan activities and awareness campaigns targeting women, children, and victims of family disintegration and violence, as well as beneficiaries »»»
Viral macaque Punch is thriving as Zoo responds to hair loss concerns
Dubai: If you have spent any time online recently and have not yet encountered Punch, the seven-month-old Japanese macaque from Ichikawa City Zoo near Tokyo, then, you need to meet the internet's most beloved monkey that has all of our hearts captured. UAE brands have seem to taken on the trend wit»»»
Philippine foreign affairs warns against souvenir stamps on passports
Dubai: The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has reminded Philippine passport holders not to place unauthorised stamps or markings on their Philippine ePassports. In an advisory, the DFA has stressed that any unauthorised alteration can render the passport invalid and may be considered tampering »»»
Man hurt after Thessaloniki bus, car collide
A man was hospitalized in Thessaloniki Thursday after his car collided with a bus on the northern port city’s ring road, reports said. No other injuries were recorded and the cause of the morning accident was not immediately clear. The crash resulted in extensive bottlenecks as police cordoned off »»»
Students to hold rally for Tempe train crash in Athens
Dozens of student associations will hold a rally in central Athens on Thursday to mark the three-year anniversary since Greece’s deadliest train crash and request justice for the 57 victims and their families. Protesters announced they will gather at Propylaia at noon. By order of the police, Panep»»»
US's Rubio warns Iran pursuing intercontinental missiles, diplomacy remains option
WASHINGTON, Feb 26 (KUNA) -- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that Iran is seeking to develop weapons capable of striking the United States mainland, stressing that diplomacy remains an option and described the upcoming talks as an opportunity for dialogue.Speaking to reporters on the sidel»»»
Kuwait liberation .. global tribute to resilience, leadership diplomacy
By Fahad Al-Saeed KUWAIT, Feb 26 (KUNA) -- "Ambassador Al-Sabah .. tonight Kuwait is free." With these historic words echoing through the halls of the US Congress, President George H.W. Bush marked the successful conclusion of Kuwait's liberation, directing a proud glance at Ambassador Sheikh Saud »»»
Cuba Says It Killed Four Gunmen on Speedboat Trying to Infiltrate from US
Cuba said it thwarted the attempt of gunmen trying to infiltrate from the United States as its coastguard opened fire on Wednesday at a Florida-registered speedboat near its shores, killing four people and wounding six. Havana's Interior Ministry said the speedboat's passengers opened fire on a coa»»»
Anti-LGBTI tactics now a blueprint to crush dissent, says report
Tactics once used to target people primarily from the LGBTI community have now been translated into laws used to criminalise and silence dissent more broadly, says a new report. Out Thursday (26 February), the 179-page annual report from the ILGA-Europe, a pan-European network defending gay rights,»»»
Ex-Treasury Secretary Larry Summers resigns from Harvard over Epstein files - UPI.com
Larry Summers, seen here in 2010, is resigning from teaching at Harvard University due to his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. File Photo by Andrew Harrer/UPI | License Photo Feb. 26 (UPI) -- Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers announced he is resigning from his professorship at Harvard Unive»»»
QICCA concludes ‘Qualification and Preparation of Arbitrators’ programme
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar International Center for Conciliation and Arbitration (QICCA) at Qatar Chamber, in cooperation with the Community Service and Continuing Education Center at Qatar University, has concluded the first edition of its specialised training programme for 2026 titled ‘Qualification »»»
Dukhan Bank launches special Ramadan campaign
Doha, Qatar: Dukhan Bank has launched a special Ramadan campaign in partnership with Talabat, one of the region’s leading delivery platforms. The initiative further strengthens the Bank’s digital payment ecosystem by integrating exclusive cardholder benefits within a widely used lifestyle applicati»»»
DoorDash to wind down Deliveroo and Wolt operations in four countries
Doha, Qatar: DoorDash, Inc. yesterday announced it is exiting four countries across its Deliveroo and Wolt brands: Qatar, Singapore, Japan, and Uzbekistan. The company will begin an orderly wind-down process in each country and will work closely with local teams and partners to support employees, m»»»
Second Qatar–Spain Strategic Dialogue explores economic cooperation
Doha, Qatar: Minister of State for Foreign Trade H E Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Sayed and Secretary of State for Trade at the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Business of the Kingdom of Spain H E Amparo López Senovilla co-chaired the economic cooperation meeting on trade and investment as part of the »»»
Amir calls for protection of natural resources on Qatar Environment Day
Doha, Qatar: The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani marked Qatar Environment Day with a message underscoring the importance of protecting the nation’s natural resources and preserving its biodiversity. In a post shared on his official social media account, HH the Amir highlighted the»»»
Al Zaeem hit five as Al Thumama Ramadan Tournament continues
Doha, Qatar: Al Zaeem stormed to a resounding 5-0 victory over Al Doha as the third edition of the Al Thumama Ramadan Tournament continued at Al Furjan Stadium in the Al Thumama area. Al Zaeem delivered a dominant display, with Youssef Bassem Hassan named Man of the Match after a standout performan»»»
Soccer club head jailed over fan violence at game
The chairman of a third-division Piraeus soccer club has been jailed for six months over fan violence during a match earlier this month, state ERT television said Thursday. The Ionikos Nikaias chairman was convicted together with two club supporters, and was sent to prison after the Piraeus court r»»»
India’s Modi addresses Israeli Parliament, deal negotiations ongoing
On the first day of his two day visit to Israel Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Israeli parliament, the Knesset in Jerusalem, according to a report by All India Radio. During the address Modi condoled the»»»
India’s Modi addresses Israeli Parliament, deal negotiations ongoing
On the first day of his two day visit to Israel Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Israeli parliament, the Knesset in Jerusalem, according to a report by All India Radio. During the address Modi condoled the»»»
India’s Modi addresses Israeli Parliament, deal negotiations ongoing
On the first day of his two day visit to Israel Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Israeli parliament, the Knesset in Jerusalem, according to a report by All India Radio. During the address Modi condoled the»»»
India’s Modi addresses Israeli Parliament, deal negotiations ongoing
On the first day of his two day visit to Israel Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Israeli parliament, the Knesset in Jerusalem, according to a report by All India Radio. During the address Modi condoled the»»»
India’s Modi addresses Israeli Parliament, deal negotiations ongoing
On the first day of his two day visit to Israel Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Israeli parliament, the Knesset in Jerusalem, according to a report by All India Radio. During the address Modi condoled the»»»
India’s Modi addresses Israeli Parliament, deal negotiations ongoing
On the first day of his two day visit to Israel Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Israeli parliament, the Knesset in Jerusalem, according to a report by All India Radio. During the address Modi condoled the»»»
Russia’s MinFin to tighten budget rule as oil revenues sink
Oil and gas revenues will account for less than 20% of Russia's budget this year, Finance Minister Anton Siluanov told the Duma on February 26, as oil prices tumble and sanctions on Russia’s shadow fleet become more effective. »»»
Russia’s MinFin to tighten budget rule as oil revenues sink
Oil and gas revenues will account for less than 20% of Russia's budget this year, Finance Minister Anton Siluanov told the Duma on February 26, as oil prices tumble and sanctions on Russia’s shadow fleet become more effective. »»»
Air Arabia rolls out daily flights on new European route from Sharjah
Dubai: Travellers from the UAE will soon have another low cost option to Europe after Air Arabia announced the launch of a new daily international route from Sharjah to Rome, strengthening connectivity and offering more affordable travel choices for residents. Sign up for our daily business newslet»»»
Jeddah Waterfront Tops List of Tourist Destinations During Ramadan
Jeddah Waterfront has emerged as a leading tourist destination during Ramadan. The site offers a comprehensive experience that combines entertainment, sports, arts and hospitality. The promenade extends along the Red Sea. It provides visitors with an ideal setting for evening walks after iftar in a»»»
Trump Says Lawmakers Omar, Tlaib Should be Removed from US
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that two Muslim Democratic US Representatives, Ilhan Omar of Minnesota and Rashida Tlaib of Michigan, should be "institutionalized" and sent back to "where they came from," a day after they had a heated exchange with him during his State of the Union address. D»»»
Al Sadd, Al Duhail set for blockbuster QSL showdown
Doha, Qatar: Al Duhail SC will host reigning champions Al Sadd SC today in a highly anticipated Qatar Stars League (QSL) clash, with both arch-rivals bracing for another chapter in one of Qatar’s fiercest football rivalries. Whenever these two heavyweights meet, form often counts for little. Their »»»
Parking costs in Dubai may rise after tariff change request
Dubai: Dubai motorists could soon face higher public parking costs after Parkin submitted a formal proposal to revise tariffs, a move that could affect thousands of daily commuters across busy commercial and residential zones. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.In mid Feb»»»
NKorea Warns it Could Destroy South if Threatened, Leaves Door Open for US Dialogue
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un claimed his nuclear-armed country could “completely destroy” South Korea if its security were threatened, reiterating his refusal to engage with Seoul, state media said Thursday. However, he left the door open to dialogue with Washington as he concluded a ruling part»»»
Israeli soldiers shot a Palestinian boy and stood around as he bled to death, video shows
This story contains details and video that some readers may find distressing. Last November, a 14-year-old Palestinian boy named Jad Jadallah was shot at close range by Israeli soldiers in a refugee camp in the occupied West Bank. As Jad lay collapsed in an alley, the soldiers created a cordon arou»»»
Fines for sending children abroad for religious education proposed in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
A draft law proposing amendments to several legislative acts in the religious sphere has been submitted to the Zhogorku Kenesh of Kyrgyzstan. The document provides for a complete ban on citizens of Kyrgyzstan under the age of 18 traveling abroad to obtain religious education and introduces liabilit»»»