The Peninsula 1m

Ramadan 2026: How Muslims fast in countries where sun does not set

Doha, Qatar: At the far reaches of the northern hemisphere, where seasons overlap and conventional measures of time are disrupted, Muslims face a unique test each year when the month of Ramadan falls during the summer. In cities such as Kiruna in Sweden, Tromso in Norway, and parts of Canada and Al»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3m

Bulgarian Social Democracy–EuroLeft Sees Radev’s Political Entity, BSP–United Left as Forming Foundation of Future Governing Majority

Alexander Tomov, chairperson of Bulgarian Social Democracy – EuroLeft, a partner in the BSP–United Left coalition, Saturday said that his party's goal is for the political entity around former president Rumen Radev and BSP-United Left to form the foundation of a future governing majority. Tomov spo»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 15m

Caretaker Justice Minister Yankulov: Justice Reform Needs Open Partnership with Bulgarian Bar

Caretaker Justice Minister Yankulov on Thursday sent an official address to the General Assembly of Attorneys in Bulgaria and said he believes in open partnership between public institutions and the Bulgarian Bar, because justice reform cannot just be an administrative act. At present, the legal pr»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 27m

BTA Director General Valchev Salutes Attorneys' Role in Defending the Right to Information

Director General Kiril Valchev thanked Bulgarian attorneys for their support and defence of journalists and the media at the Annual General Assembly of Attorneys in Bulgaria in Sofia on Saturday. Valchev also said he expected cooperation between the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) and the Bulgarian Bar»»»

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The Peninsula 30m

French volunteer bakes for Ukraine amid frosts and power outages

Borodyanka, Ukraine: In a truck parked in the Kyiv region, Loic Nervi kneaded the dough vigorously before sliding dozens of tins into the oven -- loaves that will later be handed out to Ukrainians. By making bread, the French volunteer, who calls himself a "baker without borders", wants to help the»»»

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Al Manar 36m

Hezbollah Military Media Mourns Martyrs Claimed by Israeli Aggression on Bekaa - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah Military Media Mourns Martyrs Claimed by Israeli Aggression on Bekaa 21-02-2026 16:26 PM Hezbollah held a funeral procession in B»»»

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RT 43m

The US is considering the option of pursuing regime change in Iran, Reuters reports

The US plans for possible strikes on Iran are at an advanced stage, with options including targeting individual leaders and pursuing regime change, Reuters reported on Friday, citing unnamed American officials. The plans are being drawn up in case ongoing negotiations on Iran’s nuclear program fail»»»

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RT 43m

Protesters have attacked the prime minister’s office in Albania

Protesters hurled Molotov cocktails and launched fireworks at the prime minister’s office in the Albanian capital of Tirana during an anti-corruption rally on Friday. The protesters, led by members of the main opposition force, the Democratic Party, gathered in the small Balkan country’s capital, d»»»

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The Peninsula 54m

Toddler with faulty transplant that shocked Italy dies

Rome: An Italian toddler who received a faulty heart transplant died on Saturday, in a case that has caused outrage in Italy over alleged medical malpractice. The two-year-old had received a transplant in December reportedly with a heart that was damaged during transit by coming into direct contact»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 58m

PB: Poland will catch up with UK as AI threatens services

Poland’s GDP per capita could reach UK levels by 2031–2032 and soon after catch up with Germany, reflecting strong domestic growth and Britain’s stagnation. Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Finance Minister Andrzej Domański promised this convergence within 5–6 years. However, commentators from the “»»»

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Sputnik 1h

Ukrainian Forces Hit School in Vasilievka in Zaporozhye Region - Governor

SIMFEROPOL (Sputnik) - The Ukrainian armed forces struck a school in the city of Vasilievka in the Zaporozhye region on Saturday, damaging the facade and spraying school buses with shrapnel, Zaporozhye Governor Yevgeny Balitsky said. "The enemy has once again carried out a treacherous and cynical a»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Anonymous donor contributes Dh35 million to Edge of Life campaign

Dubai: An anonymous philanthropist has contributed DhD35 million in support of the Edge of Life campaign to rescue five million children from hunger. The campaign was launched in Ramadan by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, with t»»»

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Daily News Egypt 1h

US Ambassador Mike Huckabee Backs “Greater Israel” Expansion to “Whole Middle East”

Sitting across from commentator Tucker Carlson, United States Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee was presented with a map defined not by the 1967 borders, but by the ancient boundaries of the Old Testament. When asked if Israel maintains a divine right to territory stretching from the River Nile in»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Sofia City Court Chair Aleksiev Calls for Mutual Respect to Strengthen Rule of Law

Sofia City Court Chair Rusi Aleksiev said the rule of law could be strengthened and trust in the legal profession increased only through mutual respect, dialogue and standing by principles, on Saturday. He spoke to delegates at the General Assembly of Attorneys in Bulgaria, held by the Supreme Bar »»»

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Sputnik 1h

Dozens of US Warplanes Spotted at Jordan Base Amid US-Iran Tensions - Reports

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Dozens of US warplanes have been spotted at Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan amid tensions between the United States and Iran, the New York Times has reported, citing satellite photos and flight data. Images taken on Friday show more than 60 attack aircraft, which is about three»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Hamad International Airport curates a reflective Ramadan experience for travellers

Doha, Qatar: Hamad International Airport (HIA) anticipates over four million passengers from around the world in its award-winning terminal during the month of Ramadan, and it has announced a variety of unique experiences, designed to create moments of reflection and connection throughout the holy »»»

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UPI 1h

Hyundai faces pressure in Canada submarine bid - UPI.com

South Korea's first 3,600-ton-class naval submarine is unveiled during a ceremony held at the Hanwha Ocean dockyard, in Geoje, South Korea, 22 October 2025. This submarine is the first of three planned Changbogo-III Batch-II class submersibles being built under the military's KSS-III program for ad»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Qatar National Library unveils Murshidi Schools Edition

Doha, Qatar: Qatar National Library (QNL) has launched the Murshidi Schools Edition, expanding its Murshidi mentorship program to deliver professional guidance directly to students in their schools. The inaugural pilot sessions, held on February 9 and 11, 2026, engaged 199 students from Newton Brit»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Amid War Propaganda, Washington Post Says Trump Has Not Made a Final Decision on Iran

Amid the rapidly rising tensions in the Middle East over the directions of the Iranian nuclear file, and anti-Iran propaganda has been promoting an inevitable US military action against the Islamic Republic in the context of escalating pressures on Tehran drafting a potential deal. The split screen»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Serbia, Sweden urge citizens to quit Iran as Trump mulls strike

Belgrade: Serbia and Sweden have urged their citizens in Iran to leave the country after US President Donald Trump threatened military action over the Islamic republic's nuclear programme. The Balkan nation had already invited Serbian nationals in mid-January to leave Iran and not to travel there, »»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE introduces unified digital system for student assignments during Ramadan

Dubai: The UAE Ministry of Education has introduced a unified system for submitting and assessing student assignments from kindergarten to Grade 12 as part of the “Ramadan with the Family” initiative to strengthen consistency, transparency and digital learning across public schools. (Click here for»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

There Is Such a People Seeks Prosecutor Probe of Caretaker Interior Minister Dechev Over Petrohan Pass Resignation Claims

There Is Such a People (TISP) MPs Toshko Yordanov and Aleksandar Rashev filed a complaint with the Sofia City Prosecutor’s Office, the party’s press service said here on Saturday. Yordanov and Rashev asked prosecutors to check whether Caretaker Minister of the Interior Emil Dechev pressured Ministr»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Paid Dh93,000 for residency abroad, wins refund in Dubai court

Dubai: A man who paid nearly Dh93,000 in the hope of securing residency abroad has won a legal battle after a court ordered an immigration services company to return the full amount and pay additional compensation, following a failure to deliver the promised services. The Dubai Court of First Insta»»»

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BBC 2h

UK should send troops to Ukraine now, former PM Johnson tells BBC

Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson says that the UK and its allies should deploy non-combat troops to Ukraine right now, to "flip a switch" in Russian President Vladimir Putin's head. Speaking exclusively to Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg alongside the former head of the military, Adm Sir Tony Radak»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Ministry of Public Health advises diabetic patients to take necessary precautions for safe fasting

Doha, Qatar: Doctors and healthcare specialists at the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) urged diabetic patients to take necessary precautions during the holy month of Ramadan to ensure safe fasting and effectively manage their condition. Health experts emphasize that consulting healthcare providers»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Trump imposes 10% global tariff after stinging court rebuke

Washington, United States: President Donald Trump imposed Friday an additional 10 percent tariff on imports into the United States after the Supreme Court struck down many of his sweeping and often arbitrary duties, delivering a stinging rebuke on his signature economic policy. Trump signed the tar»»»

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Ya Libnan 2h

Trump pushes toward war with Iran as advisers urge focus on US voters and economy – Ya Libnan

Share: Trump’s supporters could support military action against Iran if it is decisive and limited , but prefer focus on the economy, inflation and jobs ahead of midterm election WASHINGTON- President Donald Trump has pushed the United States to the brink of war with Iran even as aides urge him to »»»

Al Manar 2h

Brazil’s Lula Says Maduro Should Face Justice in Venezuela Not Abroad - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Brazil’s Lula Says Maduro Should Face Justice in Venezuela Not Abroad 21-02-2026 14:26 PM Brazil's Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in an image fr»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Caretaker Agriculture Minister Hristanov: Attacks on Cabinet Linked to Fair Elections

In an interview with Darik Radio on Saturday, caretaker Agriculture and Food Minister Ivan Hristanov said the attacks against Stoil Tzitzelkov, who resigned on Friday as Caretaker Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Fair Elections, were an attempt by formations that do not want fair elections to»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Special licensure exams for OFWs in the Middle East, other countries slated for May 2026

Dubai: Filipino professionals in the UAE and across the Middle East will be able to take their board exams without travelling back to the Philippines. The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) has announced that the 2026 Special Professional Licensure Examinations (SPLE) for overseas Filipino wo»»»

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Libya Herald 3h

WHO confirms elimination of trachoma as a public health problem in Libya - particularly notable given years of political instability and humanitarian challenges on health services

The World Health Organization (WHO) today announced last Wednesday (18 February) that Libya has eliminated trachoma as a public health problem, which it considered a landmark victory for public health in WHO’s Eastern Mediterranean Region. This hard-won achievement protects future generations from »»»

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Libya Herald 3h

Aldabaiba refutes Italian media reports of another health setback – says he was having a routine checkup coinciding with a Milan visit

Tripoli based Libyan Prime Minister, Abd Alhamid Aldabaiba, refuted Italian media reports that he had suffered a new health setback and had flown to a Milano hospital for treatment. Refuting the allegation, Aldabaiba admitted on his social media account that he ‘‘underwent some additional medical t»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Tomb more than 1,000 years old found in Panama

Archaeologists have discovered a tomb more than a thousand years old in Panama containing human remains alongside gold and ceramic artifacts, the lead researcher told AFP on Friday. The discovery was made at the El Cano site in the Nata district about 200 kilometers (124 miles) southwest of Panama »»»

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Al Manar 3h

MP Ezzeddine: Government Tax Policy Will Fail to Address Economic Crisis in Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe MP Ezzeddine: Government Tax Policy Will Fail to Address Economic Crisis in Lebanon 21-02-2026 13:37 PM Member of Loyalty to Resistance blo»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

'Proud' Alcaraz digs deep to topple Rublev and reach Qatar final

Doha, Qatar: World no. 1 Carlos Alcaraz needed six match points before finally toppling defending champion Andrey Rublev 7-6 (7/3), 6-4 on Friday to reach the final of the Qatar Open. Playing his first tournament since completing his career Grand Slam at the Australian Open earlier in February, Alc»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Brazil, India ink critical minerals deal as leaders meet

India and Brazil agreed to boost cooperation on critical minerals and rare earths on Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said after talks in New Delhi with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. "The agreement on critical minerals and rare earths in a major step towards building resilien»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Prime Minister receives phone call from Iran's Foreign Minister

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani has received a telephone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran HE Abbas Araghchi. During the call, the two sides discussed efforts to de-escalate tensio»»»

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RT 3h

Iran to present nuclear deal draft to US in days – FM

A draft for a potential new nuclear agreement could be presented to the US by Tehran within days, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said. Araghchi made the remarks in an interview with US broadcaster MSNBC on Friday, following a second round of Oman-mediated indirect negotiations between »»»

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RT 3h

The latest Nord Stream ‘revelation’ is part of a sinister info-control strategy

Only a few will be tempted to celebrate: German magazine Spiegel – once, a very long time ago, a proud flagship of critical investigate journalism but now an often cringe-inducing, radical-Centrist government and establishment mouthpiece – has noticed the obvious fact that Germany’s American overlo»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Drones to light up Doha skies at Throwback Food Festival

Doha, Qatar: The skies over Doha will light up with one-of-a-kind drone show today, February 21, 2026. The show will take place at Throwback Food Festival in Old Doha Port after the winners of Qatar ExxonMobil Open are announced. World number 1 Carlos Alcaraz will play his first tournament since co»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

BSP National Council Member Gutsanov: Election Push Hinges on Next Two Plenums

BSP National Council member and BSP MP Borislav Gutsanov said on Saturday that the party’s early-election performance will largely hinge on decisions taken at this and at the next plenum, speaking ahead of a National Council meeting at BSP headquarters in Sofia. Gutsanov said unity was paramount. H»»»

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Sputnik 3h

Slovakia Threatens to Cut Emergency Power to Ukraine Over Oil Transit Dispute

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - If Kiev fails to restore oil transit to Slovakia on Monday, the EU nation will cut off emergency electricity supply to Ukraine, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico warned on Saturday. If on Monday Volodymyr Zelensky "does not resume oil supplies to Slovakia, then on the same day I »»»

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Al Awsat 3h

Serbia, Sweden Urge Citizens to Quit Iran as Trump Mulls Strike

Serbia and Sweden have urged their citizens in Iran to leave the country after US President Donald Trump threatened military action over the country's nuclear program. The Balkan nation had already invited Serbian nationals in mid-January to leave Iran and not to travel there, as the country's cler»»»

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24 News Agency 4h

Kyrgyzstan Taekwondo ITF Cup kicks off in Bishkek - | 24.KG

Bishkek hosts the Kyrgyzstan Cup in Taekwondo ITF on February 21–22. The National Taekwondo Federation reported. The tournament brings together the country’s strongest athletes, with guests from both neighboring countries and abroad. The competition takes place at Gym-N-Roll Sports Complex and is e»»»

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Gulf News 4h

US–Iran tension: Serbia urges citizens to leave now

Dubai: Serbia has urged its citizens in Iran to leave the country “as soon as possible”, citing a deteriorating security situation as tensions escalate between Tehran and Washington over Iran’s nuclear programme. In a statement published overnight, Serbia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs advised again»»»

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24 News Agency 4h

Adylbek Kasymaliev: Our agricultural products are exported to over 80 countries - | 24.KG

Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev participated in Agrodialogue forum. The Cabinet of Ministers’ press service reported. In his speech, he noted the results achieved in agriculture, highlighting last year’s key indicators. Agricultural production volume amounted t»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 4h

Caretaker Agriculture Minister Hristanov Says His Priority Will Be Restoring Trust in Ministry

In an interview with Darik Radio on Saturday, caretaker Agriculture and Food Minister Ivan Hristanov said he would work to restore public trust in the Ministry of Agriculture. He stressed that his main focus would be on combating corruption and increasing transparency in the work of the ministry an»»»

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Al Manar 4h

Hezbollah MP: Lebanese Blood Not Cheap, Condemnations Fall Short as Israeli Attacks Continue

Member of Hezbollah’s Loyalty to Resistance parliamentary bloc MP Rami Abu Hamdan said on Saturday condemnations are no longer effective regarding the Israeli attacks, stressing that the Lebanese blood “is not to be treated as cheap.” In remarks commenting on the Israeli massacre that killed at lea»»»

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24 News Agency 4h

Construction site fence collapses onto private house in Kok-Zhar village - | 24.KG

A fence at a construction site collapsed onto a private house in the village of Kok-Zhar, a local resident told 24.kg news agency. He called for the developer’s license to be revoked. «I ask President Sadyr Japarov, as the guarantor of the Constitution, to stop this lawlessness. If the construction»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Multiple factors behind the rise in Japanese bond yields: QNB

Doha, Qatar: Qatar National Bank (QNB) attributed the rise in long-term Japanese government bond yields to several factors, most notably a structural shift in nominal growth driven by changes in political leadership, in addition to declining institutional demand amid regulatory changes. In its week»»»

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