“Zelensky thinks he’s just winning easy points because the elite of the EU will be happy to see him taking swipes at Orban,” prolific commentator Dr. George Szamuely told Sputnik, commenting on Zelensky’s personal attack against Hungary’s PM at the Munich Security Conference, and Orban’s blistering»»»

A procession in memory of Gen. Hristo Lukov took place in Sofia on Saturday, after a court decision lifted the municipality’s ban on the event. The march began at the intersection of Knyaz Aleksandar Dondukov Boulevard and Krakra Street and continued to Trakia Street, where participants stopped in »»»

Lebanon commemorated on Saturday the 21st anniversary of the assassination of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri, with a popular rally and pointed political statements highlighting questions of sovereignty, state authority, and upcoming elections. Speaking to supporters in Downtown Beirut, his son,»»»

London: Larry the cat, the UK's most famous feline, marks 15 years on Sunday as the country's chief mouser patrolling the corridors of power around number 10 Downing Street. Here are four things to know about the purr-fect puss who over the years has charmed his way into the hearts of some of the w»»»

A prolonged impasse between US lawmakers over immigration enforcement ensnared the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in a partial government shutdown on Saturday, with Democrats in Congress vowing to withhold funding until major changes are enacted in the wake of two fatal shootings by fed»»»

From perfectly spelled phishing emails to fake videos of government officials, artificial intelligence is changing the game for Interpol's cat-and-mouse fight against cybercrime at its high-tech war rooms in Singapore. Their foe: crime syndicates, structured like multinational firms, which are expl»»»

Reports that Chinese regulators have instructed banks to curb exposure to US Treasuries have prompted the usual speculation about a financial decoupling in recent days, a note by Capital Economics says. According to t»»»

Reports that Chinese regulators have instructed banks to curb exposure to US Treasuries have prompted the usual speculation about a financial decoupling in recent days, a note by Capital Economics says. According to t»»»

Reports that Chinese regulators have instructed banks to curb exposure to US Treasuries have prompted the usual speculation about a financial decoupling in recent days, a note by Capital Economics says. According to t»»»

Reports that Chinese regulators have instructed banks to curb exposure to US Treasuries have prompted the usual speculation about a financial decoupling in recent days, a note by Capital Economics says. According to t»»»

Reports that Chinese regulators have instructed banks to curb exposure to US Treasuries have prompted the usual speculation about a financial decoupling in recent days, a note by Capital Economics says. According to t»»»

Reports that Chinese regulators have instructed banks to curb exposure to US Treasuries have prompted the usual speculation about a financial decoupling in recent days, a note by Capital Economics says. According to t»»»

Reports that Chinese regulators have instructed banks to curb exposure to US Treasuries have prompted the usual speculation about a financial decoupling in recent days, a note by Capital Economics says. According to t»»»

Reports that Chinese regulators have instructed banks to curb exposure to US Treasuries have prompted the usual speculation about a financial decoupling in recent days, a note by Capital Economics says. According to t»»»

Reports that Chinese regulators have instructed banks to curb exposure to US Treasuries have prompted the usual speculation about a financial decoupling in recent days, a note by Capital Economics says. According to t»»»

It has been described as Germany's most "spectacular" bank heist in years. On a quiet weekend just after Christmas, a group of thieves broke into a High Street bank in the western town of Gelsenkirchen, by boring through a wall with an industrial drill. They looted more than 3,000 safe deposit boxe»»»

Photo feature by Arwa Al-Otaibi KUWAIT, Feb 14 (KUNA) -- In a move reflecting the depth of trade and culinary ties, the Embassy of Japan in Kuwait organized a Wagyu (Japanese beef) Promotion Seminar at SAKURA Restaurant in Crowne Plaza Hotel.The event follows the signing of an agreement allowing th»»»

Dubai: The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has said the planned expansion of Dubai’s air taxi service will depend on strict operational benchmarks, including safety, reliability and customer satisfaction, as the city prepares to launch commercial flights before the end of 2026. Under a phased r»»»

The Egyptian market is awaiting banks’ return to work on Sunday to assess how lenders will adjust interest rates on savings products and loan facilities following the decision by the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) to cut key rates by 1%. Last Thursday, the CBE’s Monetary Policy Committee reduced its b»»»

From a 91-year-old sprinter clocking under 40 seconds in the 200 metres to a 68-year-old former wheelchair user running the 10,000m, the inaugural Open Masters Games in the UAE capital has turned into a celebration of grit, grace and second chances. The curtain falls on Sunday on the 10-day sportin»»»

Israel’s military on Friday released new footage of the rescue of two hostages, Fernando Simon Marman and Norberto Louis Har, Israeli nationals who also hold Argentine citizenship, from a house in the southern Gaza city of Rafah. The operation was carried out on Feb. 12, 2024, amid intense gunbattl»»»

Dubai: As the holy month of Ramadan approaches, working hours and school schedules across the UAE are being adjusted to accommodate the sacred period. Meanwhile, Dubai is revolutionising property investment with digital tokenisation, and the EU is reshaping its visa policies for select professional»»»

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has introduced new inspection standards to extend the operational life of delivery motorcycles, allowing companies to renew bike registrations for an additional year. The move aims to enhance safety, support the growing delivery sector, and promote sustai»»»

(Photo feature) KUWAIT, Feb 14 (KUNA) -- The "Sports Village," set up as part of Kuwait Sports Day activities on Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Bridge, brought a lively and dynamic atmosphere to the nationwide celebration, offering visitors a diverse and engaging experience.Organized booths for cafes and re»»»

Manila: Big money is circling one of the Philippines’ most powerful energy assets. Investor interest is heating up around the Agus-Pulangi Hydropower Complex (APHC) in Mindanao that has long powered the southern island of 26.25 million inhabitants. Also In This Package What Filipino tycoon's $643m »»»

The debate over whether to ban Under-16s from using social media has returned to the fore after Britain’s House of Lords voted in favour of prohibition. The upper house may not be the most social media savvy institution—most of the 800+ Lords are over the age of 70, dozens are over the age of 90, a»»»

Dubai: Dubai’s Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department has moved to standardise the value of Ramadan charity coupons across the emirate, in a step aimed at strengthening oversight, improving efficiency and ensuring that assistance reaches those most in need. Click here for Ramadan pray»»»

Washington, United States: The US government said Friday it is ending a protected status for migrants from Yemen, which had been in place for the past decade. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem announced that Temporary Protected Status, or TPS, first designated for the Middle Eastern nation»»»

Funding for the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is expected to lapse this weekend after Senate Democrats rejected Republican proposals, Fox News reported. The lapse would affect DHS only, as roughly 97% of the federal government is already funded through the end of FY2026.Key agencies unde»»»

A 10-month-old girl from Pathanamthitta has become Kerala’s youngest organ donor after being declared brain-dead following a road accident. According to media reports, the child, identified as Alin Sherin Abraham, had her liver, kidneys, heart valve, and eyes donated by her parents at Amrita Hospit»»»

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer of New York holds a press conference at the Capitol in Washington on Thursday after lawmakers failed to reach a deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Feb. 13 (UPI) -- The Department of Homeland Security will»»»

One in three Germans favor the use of autonomous AI-powered weapons systems in war instead of human decision makers, a new poll commissioned by Politico has suggested. Less than half of the respondents believe humans should make life-and-death decisions on the battlefield. The results, which were p»»»

WASHINGTON, Feb 13 (KUNA) -- US Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem announced Friday the termination of temporary protected status for Yemen, with the termination to be effective 60 days after the notice is published in the Federal Register.Yemen was initially designatedآ for Temporary Prote»»»

Major travel groups and airlines are pushing US lawmakers to reach a deal on government funding ahead of a partial shutdown, arguing it could lead to travel chaos during spring break. In a joint statement, several groups, including Airlines for America, said no deal increases the risk of unschedule»»»

Feb. 13 (UPI) -- Amazon-owned Ring announced it is ending its partnership with Flock Safety, a company whose artificial intelligence-powered technology came into question after a Ring Super Bowl ad touting new surveillance features. In a blog post published Thursday, Ring said the two companies "ma»»»

The US eased sanctions on Venezuela's energy sector on Friday, issuing two general licenses that allow global energy companies to resume oil and gas operations in the OPEC member and for other companies to negotiate contracts on investments in new energy operations. The Treasury Department's Office»»»

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio (L) is greeted by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at the Munich Security Conference on Friday. Photo by Sean Gallup/EPA Feb. 13 (UPI) -- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned the old world had been replaced with a new era in geopolitics that would require f»»»

The National Assembly on Friday approved at first reading amendments to the Social Insurance Code tabled by the Council of Ministers introducing a multi-fund model in supplementary pension insurance. The amendments were supported by 103 MPs from GERB-UDF, Continue the Change – Democratic Bulgaria, »»»

Two shepherds have been arrested in parts of central Greece hit by the sheep and goat pox epidemic that’s devastating traditional livestock breeding, for allegedly allowing their animals out to graze near their pens in breach of health protocols designed to eradicate the disease. Police said Friday»»»

Rompetrol is expanding its presence this year with 13 new fuel distribution stations in Romania, located in areas of interest across the country and along high-speed roads. The first six stations are at various stages of construction, with completion estimated for April and opening planned for the »»»

Parliament on Friday adopted at first and second reading in a single sitting a bill ratifying amendments to the Framework Agreement and the Financial Agreement between the Government of Bulgaria and the European Investment Fund (EIF) concerning the implementation of the JEREMIE Initiative in Bulgar»»»

Lawmakers in Venezuela have postponed the final debate on a proposed amnesty law that would free political prisoners, after failing to agree on key details of its application. Thousands of demonstrators marched in Caracas calling for the immediate release of remaining detainees, even as some have a»»»

Bulgarian drone developer Dronamics has unveiled a new defense platform built around its cargo drone, the Black Swan, aiming to fill a major gap in European airspace security. The initiative, announced on Thursday, focuses on continuous airborne early warning and target acquisition to detect potent»»»

POLITICS Trud writes that President Iliana Iotova hands the exploratory mandate to Caretaker PM designate Andrey Gurov and sets priorities for the incoming caretaker cabinet: honest elections, immediate measures to control prices, stabilizing public finances, electricity price regulation, rapid sup»»»

North Korea on Friday warned of a “terrible response” if more drones cross its border from the South, escalating tensions despite Seoul’s efforts to improve ties. Pyongyang said it shot down a surveillance drone last month. Kim Yo Jong cautioned that further incursions would trigger severe conseque»»»

On Friday, the National Assembly adopted at first and second reading in a single sitting, the bill for the ratification of the Agreement on the preparation, construction, and operation of a cross-border railway tunnel between the Government of the Republic of Bulgaria and the Government of the Repu»»»

There Is Such a People (TISP) MP Aleksandar Rashev said here on Friday his party's will be tabling a bill to supplement the Non-Profit Legal Entities Act. "It became unequivocally clear from the horrifying Petrohan-Okolchitsa case that in 2022 the government had delegated its control and public fun»»»

A metal detectorist has uncovered a coin that may have been used to pay a soldier who fought at the Battle of Culloden, 280 years ago. Ian Deveney uncovered the French 4 sols coin earlier this month on land between Inverness and the battlefield on the outskirts of the city. Deveney, a tour guide wh»»»

As India strides confidently towards its destiny as one of the world’s largest economies, the United Arab Emirates stands out not merely as a partner, but as a pivotal force multiplier. More than a destination market, the UAE is India’s strategic gateway to the wider region — a role forged by centu»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump plans to cut certain tariffs on steel and aluminum products as economists warn American consumers are suffering from them, a newspaper reported on Friday, citing sources. The US Department of Commerce and US Trade Representative officials agree consumers»»»