Doha, Qatar: The final wave of cold weather begins today before the gradual warming of spring sets in, the Qatar Meteorology Department (QMD) has said, as the Saad Balaa star rises on February 23, 2026. The 13-day period marks the last star of the winter season, the department added. "At its beginn»»»

Perilous ideas in international politics rarely arise from a vacuum. They tend to emerge when the global order experiences structural strain, the principles of international legitimacy recede, the rights of peoples are marginalised, and the international system itself falters under paralysis, fatig»»»

British police guarded the disgraced brother of King Charles III, former prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, at a party with the now-late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the Standard newspaper reported citing Epstein files. Metropolitan Police officers were ordered to provide security at a d»»»

Five political formations are firmly positioned to enter the next National Assembly, while two more remain just below the 4% threshold but retain tangible prospects of representation. These are the findings of a national representative survey conducted by Trend at the request of 24 Chasa in the per»»»

He is known as the French Banksy — or simply JR. Now the artist popular across France for large-scale projects, from photographs to graffiti and street art, wants Parisians to do something unusual on the city's arguably most famous bridge: stop. In June, he plans to transform the bustling bridge th»»»

New York ordered drivers off the road and shut down schools on Monday, while residents braced for a massive snowstorm hitting the United States northeast. Tens of millions of Americans from the US capital, Washington, to the northern state of Maine have prepared for up to two feet (60 centimeters) »»»

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas urged a "diplomatic solution" on Iran on Monday ahead of expected talks between Tehran and Washington, as US President Donald Trump threatens strikes on the country. "We don't need another war in this region. We already have a lot," Kallas said ahead of a meeting»»»

An exhibition dedicated to Constantin Brancusi, marking 150 years since his birth, opened on Thursday evening at Mercati di Traiano - the world's first museum of ancient architecture - in the heart of Rome, the Embassy of Romania in Italy announced on Friday on Facebook.The exhibition 'Constantin B»»»

Turnover in Romanian industry increased, in nominal terms, by 3.2% in 2025 compared with the previous year, against the backdrop of positive results recorded in the extractive industry (+9.5%) and the manufacturing industry (+2.9%), according to data published on Friday by the National Institute of»»»

New orders in manufacturing industry increased in nominal terms overall in 2025 compared to 2024 by 4.3%, driven by rises in the consumer goods industry (+6.7%), durable goods industry (+5.4%), capital goods industry (+4.4%) and intermediate goods industry (+3.4%), according to data published on Fr»»»

The volume index of production in the construction sector is forecast to decline in the first quarter of this year (short-term balance -18%), according to the Business Tendency Survey in Construction published by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).A decrease in the number of employees is al»»»

War Winner in Ukraine 4.5% of people interviewed consider Russia will win the war in Ukraine (compared to 26.1% in May 2022 and 32,6% in November 2023), while 23.4% indicate Ukraine (against 50.3% in May 2022 and 34.5% in November 2023). 32.2% do not know or would not answer (against 23.5% in May 2»»»

Romania has become an emerging drug consumption market, connected to European distribution networks, with imports carried out via legal commercial routes, especially through international courier services or intermediaries exploiting the high mobility within the European area, according to the Dire»»»

NATO should transfer anti-drone weapons, radars, and anti-aircraft missiles to the Black Sea as part of a new allied mission to deter Russia, Romanian Defense Minister Radu Miruta told Politico, as quoted by Rador. "The Black Sea is [...] a place where the Russians have a huge interest," he said in»»»

Ukraine, Romania and Moldova signed on Friday a trilateral Memorandum of Understanding on the establishment of the Cyber Alliance for Regional Resilience, which aims to strengthen resilience against cyber threats and hybrid threats with a cyber component, the National Cyber Security Directorate inf»»»

The strategic partnership between Romania and Japan, which enshrines a friendship cultivated for over a century, can be seen today in figures and projects, with Japan being the main destination of Romania's exports to Asia, Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan said on Friday.He attended on Friday evening a »»»

Interior Minister Catalin Predoiu met on Thursday at the headquarters of the Department of Justice in Washington with US Attorney General Pamela Bondi, on which occasion the two officials highlighted the cooperation between the Ministry's structures and law enforcement agencies in the United States»»»

Romania supports international efforts to resolve global conflicts, President Nicusor Dan said, after participating in the Board of Peace initiated by Donald Trump."Peace and security are the foundation of a prosperous country. For our foreign policy, it is important to be partners in various forma»»»

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan will visit Brussels this week, where he will meet with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, official government sources said. This information is also confirmed by the agenda of the President of the European Commission.The visit takes place at a time when »»»

Dubai: When Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt walked onto the BAFTA stage in London to present the Best Film Not in the English Language award, she didn’t just make an entrance in a glittering Gucci gown, she made a statement. Greeting the audience with a heartfelt 'Namaskar' in Hindi, Bhatt instantly w»»»

The runway at Sofia Airport "Vasil Levski" Airport will be temporarily closed on February 23 and 24 to allow for routine repairs to shafts located near the strip. According to the airport’s press office, operations will be suspended on February 23 between 03:15 and 04:50, and on February 24 between»»»

North Korea's ruling party touted nuclear advances as it re-elected Kim Jong Un to the top post of general secretary, state media said Monday, during a rare national congress. Thousands of party elites have packed the capital Pyongyang for a once-in-five-years summit of the ruling Workers' Party, a»»»

Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev presented the keys to 116 units of new specialized equipment to the Ministry of Emergency Situations today, February 23, at Turdakun Usubaliev Square in Bishkek. The ceremony was timed to coincide with Defender of the Fatherland »»»

The US Supreme Court earlier ruled that US President Donald Trump’s global imports tariffs are unlawful. “China calls on the US to lift the corresponding unilateral tariff measures against its trading partners," the Chinese Ministry of Commerce said in a statement on Monday, commenting on the US Su»»»

Defendant Lawrence Lau Wai-chung (C) arrives to the West Kowloon Magistrates' Court in Hong Kong, China, on Monday, February 23, 2026. The court rules today on the appeals of 12 activists and politicians convicted under the national security law for participating in a 2020 primary election. Also, L»»»

The UAE federal government has announced that all public sector entities will observe a holiday for Eid Al Fitr from Wednesday, March19, to Saturday, March 22. For private sector employees, the Eid Al Fitr holiday will run from Thursday, March 19, to Saturday, March 21 2026. Authorities added that »»»

Foreign direct investment in Bulgaria recorded steady growth in 2025, increasing by 14.2 percent compared with the previous year and reaching a total of 3.261 billion euros, according to preliminary data from the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB). This represents an increase of 405 million euros over 2»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - NATO must revert to its 1997 borders to secure lasting peace in Ukraine, while European leaders pursue de-escalation and respect the alliance's pledge against eastward expansion "one inch" toward Russia, Armando Mema, member of the Finnish national-conservative party Freedom Alli»»»

The US Customs and Border Protection agency said it will halt collections of tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act at 12:01 a.m. EST (0501 GMT) on Tuesday, more than three days after the Supreme Court declared the duties illegal. The agency said in a message to shipp»»»

Ahmedabad, India: Defending T20 World Cup champions India need "two big performances" to reach the semi-finals after Sunday's huge defeat to South Africa, said their assistant coach. India came into the T20 World Cup as hot favourites on home soil but were thrashed by 76 runs in the Super Eights as»»»

The UAE federal government has announced that all federal ministries, institutions, and public sector entities will observe a holiday for Eid al-Fitr from Wednesday, March 19, to Saturday, March 22, 2026. The decision follows the moon sighting and marks the conclusion of the holy month of Ramadan, »»»

Five formations are certain to enter the next National Assembly, while two others retain a realistic chance of representation, according to a survey, presented by Trend poll agency. The agency estimates that 3.1 million voters will go to the polls on April 19. The survey, commissioned by 24 Chasa, »»»

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has issued a comprehensive digital guide translated into 16 languages to assist international pilgrims and visitors performing Umrah. The initiative aims to streamline the pilgrimage process by providing worshippers with essential procedural and religious i»»»

Ramadan in the UAE is a time of deep spiritual reflection, family bonding and community connection. But behind the iftars, late-night prayers and packed workdays, many residents are quietly battling exhaustion that goes beyond physical fatigue. Six days into Ramadan, the initial energy is fading an»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE has warned that collecting donations for unlicensed entities could result in imprisonment and fines of up to Dh500,000, as authorities stepped up efforts to combat fraudulent fundraising campaigns. In awareness guidance issued to the public, the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department stre»»»

Bulgaria’s entry into the Eurozone marks a defining moment for the country’s real estate sector. The adoption of the euro is no longer an expectation but a reality, and its impact is already visible across residential and investment markets. Greater transparency, improved confidence, and deeper int»»»

Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen dismissed US President Donald Trump's idea of sending a hospital ship to the island, calling on the United States to engage in dialogue instead of posting "random comments" on social media. Earlier, Trump announced that he was sending a floating hosp»»»

Gold climbed to a three-week high on Monday as uncertainty stoked by the US Supreme Court's decision to strike down a vast swathe of President Donald Trump's tariffs pressured the dollar and pushed investors to the safety of bullion. Spot gold climbed 1.1% to $5,158.29 per ounce by 0558 GMT, having»»»

Doha, Qatar: Lusail International Circuit (LIC) hosted the final round of the 2026 F4 Middle East and Formula Regional Middle East championships earlier this month. The 5.419 km circuit welcomed an international field as both titles were decided at the conclusion of the winter season. The F4 Middle»»»

Doha, Qatar: A large public turnout and vibrant Ramadan atmosphere, the competitions of the Ramadan Sports Festival 2026, organized by Aspire Zone Foundation, officially kicked off yesterday. The festival continues to cement its position as one of the most prominent sporting events during the holy »»»

Doha, Qatar: United Development Company (UDC), the master developer of The Pearl and Gewan Islands, officially kicked off The Pearl Ramadan Football Tournament 2026 last Thursday, February 19, setting the stage for an exciting season of competitive matches and vibrant community engagement. The tour»»»

Doha, Qatar: A panel of experts discussed the legal and ethical implications arising from harm caused to patients by the use of AI in healthcare in the latest installment of Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar’s (WCM-Q) Intersection of Law & Medicine series. Expert speakers at the day-long symposium explo»»»

Doha, Qatar: As part of strategic roadmap to expand international footprint and solidify Qatar’s status as a global hub for the Halal industry, Dar Al Sharq Group, represented by Al Sharq Media Management, recently participated in the Makkah Halal Forum. This engagement serves as a key milestone in»»»

Doha, Qatar: Amid the height of the tourism season, hundreds of tourists from different nationalities are visiting the pavilion of the Sheikh Abdulla Bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center at the Old Doha Port. Through this pavilion, the Center aims to introduce visitors to Qatar and its cultu»»»

Doha, Qatar: A lecture delivered by Omar Suleiman and organised by the Sheikh Abdulla Bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Cultural Center, was attended by 1,950 English-speaking participants from various nationalities. Titled “How to Elevate Your Worship in Ramadan?,”the lecture was part of the center’s preparatio»»»

Doha, Qatar: As part of its preparations for the holy month of Ramadan, the Sheikh Abdulla Bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center organised a series of lectures for various expatriate communities under the “Welcoming Ramadan” programme. The lectures targeted the Malabari, Tamil, and Nigerian c»»»

Ahmedabad: South Africa ended India’s 12-match winning streak at the T20 World Cup with a crushing 76-run win in Ahmedabad yesterday in the opening Group 1 Super Eights match. After a counter-attacking 63 by David Miller and some late hitting from Tristan Stubbs took South Africa to 187-7, the defe»»»

Syria’s Defense Ministry said on Sunday that a Syrian army soldier and a ‌civilian were killed a day earlier by “unknown assailants” in the northern city of Raqqa. ISIS claimed ‌responsibility for two attacks targeting Syrian army personnel in northern and eastern Syria. The militant group said on »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Foundation’s Ability Friendly Programme began in 2018 with just 21 swimmers and nine footballers, offering a safe, supportive environment where children and adults with special needs could build skills and confidence. Today, it welcomes over 300 participants each week across swim»»»

Doha, Qatar: Saida, owned by Time Form Syndicate and trained by Hamad Al Jehani, delivered a dramatic late surge in the Local Thoroughbred Handicap 50-70 over 1400m for horses aged three and above, to clinch the Al Waab Cup at Al Rayyan Racecourse on the turf on Saturday night. The five-year-old ma»»»