QBRI opens applications for annual Summer Research Program
Doha, Qatar: Hamad Bin Khalifa University's (HBKU) Qatar Biomedical Research Institute (QBRI) has opened applications for its 10th Summer Research Program (SRP), offering undergraduate students the opportunity to engage in cutting-edge, faculty-led research. Scheduled to take place from May 31 to J»»»
ISIS claims deadly attack on Syrian army in Deir ez-Zor
Islamic State (ISIS) claimed responsibility on February 24 for an attack on a Syrian army headquarters in the city of Al-Mayadeen in Deir ez-Zor province that left one soldier dead. In a statement posted on its Telegram ch»»»
ISIS claims deadly attack on Syrian army in Deir ez-Zor
Islamic State (ISIS) claimed responsibility on February 24 for an attack on a Syrian army headquarters in the city of Al-Mayadeen in Deir ez-Zor province that left one soldier dead. In a statement posted on its Telegram ch»»»
Canada summons OpenAI senior staff over Tumbler Ridge shooting
Canada's minister for artificial intelligence has summoned senior staff from OpenAI on Tuesday over the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, in which eight people were killed including six young children. The company said last week it banned a ChatGPT account owned by the shooting susp»»»
California governor compares himself to black voters because he ‘cannot read’
California Governor Gavin Newsom has drawn sharp backlash after telling an Atlanta audience, “I’m like you,” while describing his low SAT score and reading difficulties, remarks critics have interpreted as an ill-judged attempt to connect with black voters. Newsom, widely discussed as a potential c»»»
KYIV BLOG: Ukraine, too little, too late
Today we go into the fifth year of the Ukraine war which has now been going on longer than the Second World War ( 3 years and 11 months). Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy just gave an address to the European Parliam»»»
Israeli occupation forces target again a Lebanese Army deployment position in Sarda farm, South Lebanon with bursts of gunfire: 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 occupation forces target again a Lebanese Army deployment position in Sarda farm, South Lebanon with bursts of gunfire: Al-Manar re»»»
AEK fans fined, banned for two years over flying umbrella exchange
Two AEK soccer fans were fined €5,000 each Tuesday and given a two-year ban from attending any sports events as spectators for throwing an umbrella at visiting Olympiakos players during a match in Athens this month. No injuries were reported from the February 1 incident, which saw the umbrella comi»»»
U.S. accuses Chile of risking regional sovereignty over China project - UPI.com
China Mobile's former president and CEO, He Biao, delivers a speech in March at Mobile World Congress Fira Barcelona convention center in L'Hospitalet del Llobregat, in Barcelona, Spain. He stepped down two weeks ago. File Photo by Alejandro Garci/EPA SANTIAGO, Chile, Feb. 24 (UPI) -- The United St»»»
Putin: The enemy is incapable of inflicting a strategic defeat on Russia - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Putin: The enemy is incapable of inflicting a strategic defeat on Russia 24-02-2026 17:11 PM Latest News Urgent News Israeli occupation for»»»
A murky beginning and end: the Jeffrey Epstein story
Jeffrey Epstein was born in the winter of 1953 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City, into a typical middle-class Jewish family. They weren't wealthy, influential or politically connected. His father worked a normal job, and his mother was a housewife. He was a quiet, academically gifted child d»»»
Using jogging tracks? Dubai Police say e-scooters don’t belong there
Dubai Police warn e-scooter riders against using jogging and sports tracks Using sports tracks? Dubai police say e-scooters don’t belong there Dubai Police have issued a fresh safety advisory urging electric scooter riders to use only designated lanes and avoid tracks reserved for jogging and sport»»»
Bulgarian Municipalities Focus on Unity, Investment, Waste Reform, Digital Transformation at Association's General Assembly
Mayors and municipal officials from across Bulgaria gathered in Sofia on Tuesday for the 39th General Assembly of the National Association of Municipalities in the Republic of Bulgaria (NAMRB), discussing the key priorities for local government, including financial stability, accelerated European i»»»
What’s Behind France and UK’s Plot to Provide Ukraine With Nuclear Weapon?
The Russian Foreign Intelligence Service said in a statement on Tuesday that "London and Paris are preparing to arm Kiev with a nuclear bomb.” It is nothing but “an attempt to exert pressure on the upcoming Russia–Ukraine–US peace talks,” Russian political analyst Yulia Semke told Sputnik.The UK an»»»
Ukraine Conflict: From Euromaidan to Special Military Operation
Sputnik's documentary explores the origins of the Ukrainian crisis: the Kiev regime’s oppression of the Russian-speaking population of Donbass, the failure of the 2014 Minsk agreements and other events that led to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. This documentary shows how the Ukraine crisi»»»
Israel could bomb Lebanon’s infrastructure if tensions between Iran and the US escalate, FM warns – Ya Libnan
Share: File- Lebanon’s FM Youssef Raji Lebanese foreign minister said Tuesday his country feared its infrastructure could be hit by Israeli strikes if the situation with Iran escalates. The comments from Youssef Raggi came amid a massive US military buildup in the Middle East that suggested Washing»»»
Exports from Poland no longer semi-finished products
In 2025, the value of one kilogram of Polish exports exceeded EUR 3 for the first time, reaching EUR 3.04, a 6.7% annual increase. The rise cannot be explained solely by inflation or exchange rate changes, suggesting a structural shift toward more advanced and processed goods. The share of high tec»»»
Caretaker Education Minister Ignatov Seeks to Keep Schools Free of Political Campaigning
Caretaker Minister of Education and Science Sergei Ignatov met with the heads of the Regional Departments of Education (RDE) on Tuesday to discuss current priorities in the sector and how to keep schools and other education institutions politically neutral during the upcoming election campaign. Ign»»»
Meta strikes $100b AMD chip deal to power next-gen AI push
Meta has struck a multiyear chip agreement with Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) that could be worth as much as $100 billion, marking one of the largest artificial intelligence infrastructure deals to date as the social media giant accelerates its push toward advanced AI systems and what CEO Mark Zucke»»»
No Unpaid Funds to Municipalities, Regional Minister Todorova-Boneva Says
Caretaker Regional Minister Angelina Todorova-Boneva said on Tuesday that the Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works has no unpaid funds to municipalities and that over BGN 750 million have been paid out to municipalities in 2025. She spoke at the 39th General Assembly of the National As»»»
Election Registration Opens with Single Coalition Filing on Day One
One coalition Tuesday submitted papers on the first day of registration of parties and coalitions for the snap parliamentary elections on April 19, the Central Election Commission (CEC) said. An hour before the end of the CEC working hours, there were zero registrations. CEC opened the registration»»»
Trump hits out at reports that top US general warned against attacking Iran
President Donald Trump has lashed out at reports that his top military adviser had urged caution on air strikes against Iran, saying the general believes it would be "easily won". Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Air Force General Dan Caine, has warned that strikes against Iran could be risky»»»
Environment Minister Calls for More Active Role of Municipalities in Waste, Water Management
Municipalities must assume a more active role in waste and water management, encourage competition in the sector and apply the “polluter pays” principle at local level, caretaker Minister of Environment and Water Julian Popov said during the 39th General Assembly of the National Association of Muni»»»
EU Asks Ukraine to Speed Up Repair of Druzhba Pipeline - Commission Head
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The European Union has asked Ukraine to speed up the repair of the Druzhba oil pipeline, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Tuesday. "We ask for the repairs [from Ukraine] on the pipeline ... to be accelerated," von der Leyen said at a press conference in »»»
UAE field hospital in Gaza receives WHO delegation
Gaza: The UAE field hospital in the Gaza Strip received a delegation from the World Health Organisation (WHO) to review the medical services provided to Palestinian patients and the UAE’s medical support for the health sector and hospitals amid the dire conditions facing Gaza’s healthcare system. D»»»
More than 16,000 motorists penalized for traffic violations in three days
Nearly one in four motorists stopped by police over the three-day holiday period at the end of Carnival was found in breach of some traffic rule, police said Tuesday. A police statement said a total 16,274 violations were recorded between Friday and Clean Monday, at a time of increased traffic flow»»»
Caretaker Finance Minister: Around EUR 200 Mln in Approved Municipal Projects Await Disbursement
"Approximately EUR 200 million under already approved municipal projects are awaiting disbursement, and I am committed to ensuring this happens as quickly as possible," said here on Tuesday caretaker Minister of Finance Georgi Klisurski during the 39th General Assembly of the National Association o»»»
Australia anti-Semitism inquiry begins in wake of Bondi Beach attack - UPI.com
A Hanukkah menorah drawing pays tribute to the 15 people killed in the Bondi Beach attack in December. The Australian government began its inquiry into events leading up to the attack and the issue of anti-Semitism in the country. File Photo by Dean Lewins/EPA Feb. 24 (UPI) -- Australia's Royal Com»»»
Caretaker Finance Minister: Around EUR 200 Million in Approved Municipal Projects Await Disbursement
"Approximately EUR 200 million under already approved municipal projects are awaiting disbursement, and I am committed to ensuring this happens as quickly as possible," said here on Tuesday caretaker Minister of Finance Georgi Klisurski during the 39th General Assembly of the National Association o»»»
e& posts record 2025 profit on higher subscribers, hikes 2026 dividend
Dubai: e& reported double-digit growth in 2025 revenue, profit and subscribers as international operations and new digital businesses scaled up. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Consolidated revenue rose 23.1% year on year to Dh72.9 billion, compared with Dh59.2 billion»»»
Mexico deploys 10,000 troops to end violence over death of drug lord
Nearly 10,000 troops have been deployed in Mexico to quell violence which broke out after the killing of the country's most-wanted drug lord that claimed dozens of lives, officials said.»»»
Two dead after winter storm hammers the US northeast
A powerful winter blizzard that hit the north-eastern US has left two dead in Maryland and continues to delay flights and cause widespread power outages across the region. In Calvert County, Maryland, on Sunday afternoon, a vehicle was struck by a falling tree that toppled onto the road way, killin»»»
Their Names Must Not Be Forgotten: Bulgarians Who Fell in Ukraine
When Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, it did not count on one thing: that among the defenders standing in its way would be Bulgarians. Not just ethnic Bulgarians born on Ukrainian soil, but citizens of Bulgaria itself - men who crossed borders, left families »»»
Minister of State at Foreign Ministry participates in Cairo preparatory meeting on supporting the Lebanese Army
Cairo: The Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi participated Tuesday in Cairo in a high-level preparatory meeting held within the framework of preparations for the upcoming international conference to support the Lebanese Army and»»»
Anytime brings fully digital motor insurance to Romanian drivers
With a streamlined quote journey requiring only four essential fields and a completely paperless experience from payment to policy delivery, Anytime continues to invest in digital solutions designed around customer needs. “The new option available on our website marks an important step in strengthe»»»
BCR Dragobete Study: 1 in 3 young people say money has affected their relationship
A new BCR study, conducted by Cult Market Research on the occasion of the Romanian Valentine’s Day, shows how young people today manage their finances as a couple and what these choices say about trust, maturity, and the future. The results show that, beyond romantic gestures, the stability of a mo»»»
Revolutionary Guards Conduct Military Drills in Iran’s South
Iran's Revolutionary Guards, the ideological arm of the military, are carrying out drills on the country's southern shores of the Gulf, state media said Tuesday. "Combined 1404 (2026) exercise of the IRGC Ground Forces has begun," state TV reported, referring to this year in both the Iranian and Gr»»»
Egypt Urges Int’l Support for Lebanese Army to Ensure State Exclusivity over Arms
Egypt on Tuesday urged the international community to better support Lebanon's armed forces to ensure that all weapons in the country come under the exclusive authority of the state. Speaking at a preparatory meeting in Cairo ahead of next month's Paris conference in support of the Lebanese army, E»»»
Iran Issues Death Sentence Linked to January Unrest, Source Says
A revolutionary court in Tehran has issued a death sentence for an Iranian man accused of "enmity against God", which if confirmed would be the first such sentence linked to mass protests in January, a source close to the man's family said. The source told Reuters on Tuesday that Iran's judicia»»»
Qatar participates in high-level segment of 61st session of UN's HRC in Geneva
Geneva: The State of Qatar participated in the high-level segment of the 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC), currently convening in Geneva. The State of Qatar was represented at the event by the Minister of State for International Cooperation, HE Maryam bint Ali bin Nasse»»»
ING Bank study: 6 out of 10 Romanians took into account opinions of others in organizing the wedding
Wedding: a reason for joy or external pressure? For nearly half of Romanians, the decision to legally marry comes with influence from those around them. And once wedding planning begins, things become even more complicated. Over 60% say they took others’ opinions into account in one way or another,»»»
Was Epstein a Mossad operative?
No case of such scale, complexity, or danger had ever been seen before. Jeffrey Epstein spent tens of millions of dollars on parties and invitations, hosting lavish properties designed for entertainment and maintained a vast network of connections at the highest levels. He was not merely a procurer»»»
Three teenagers held over central Thessaloniki robberies
Three teenagers have been arrested in central Thessaloniki for allegedly robbing other young people in the northern port city using the threat of violence, police said Tuesday. A police statement said the men aged 18 and 19 were taken into custody shortly after the robberies early Monday, in which »»»
Opinion | China at the Heart of the Iranian Crisis
Venezuela and Iran are the countries most affected by the “peace through strength” doctrine inaugurated by U.S. President Donald Trump. The former faced maritime and aerial blockades, the kidnapping of its president, and the initiation of his trial in Miami, all without any effective global respons»»»
Player Saves Stricken Seagull Hit by Ball During Match in Türkiye
A footballer's quick thinking brought a seagull back to life after the bird was struck by the ball during a match in Türkiye, Anadolu Agency reported. The incident occurred in the first half of the Istanbul First Amateur League playoff final between Mevlanakapi Guzelhisar and Istanbul Yurdum Spo»»»
About 6.5 Million People in Somalia Face Acute Hunger Due to Drought, Govt and UN Say
About 6.5 million people in Somalia face acute hunger due to drought, the government and the United Nations said on Tuesday, sounding the alarm days after the UN's food agency warned that food aid could grind to a halt by April without new funding. Somalia declared a national drought emergency in »»»
Moscow will respond if NATO gives nukes to ‘Nazi regime in Kiev’ – Medvedev
Russia would launch a nuclear response if NATO countries supplied atomic weapons to Ukraine, former President Dmitry Medvedev has warned. Medvedev, who now serves as deputy chairman of Russia’s Security Council, was commenting to RT on Tuesday on claims by Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR»»»
Clashes erupt in the town of Ni’lin, west of Ramallah, and the occupation forces fire tear gas canisters: report - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Clashes erupt in the town of Ni’lin, west of Ramallah, and the occupation forces fire tear gas canisters: report 24-02-2026 17:04 PM Latest»»»
GERB-UDF MP Toma Bikov: Replacing Regional Governors Does Not Guarantee Fair Elections, Government Impartiality
Commenting on Monday's appointment of new regional governors by the caretaker government, Toma Bikov MP of GERB-UDF said this approach did not guarantee the government's impartiality. He told reporters: "We have no issue with the replacement of regional governors. What we said is that all 28 out of»»»
Cosmopolis sold 570 homes in 2025, equivalent to approximately EUR 50 million
In Ilfov County, Cosmopolis sales account for almost 50% of the total transactions reported by ANCPI for this county, where Buftea recorded 219 sales and Popesti-Leordeni 1,051 sales during the same period. In addition to the transactions already completed, Cosmopolis has also concluded numerous pr»»»