Gulf News 7m

Why has Meta rolled out a powerful new suicide search alert

Dubai: Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has launched new alerts that will notify parents if their teenager repeatedly searches for suicide or self-harm content on Instagram. Why is this happening, and why now, even though Meta has faced accusations of programming their »»»

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Gulf News 10m

How luxury cars seized from Philippine flood-control contractors raised over ₱102m for public funds

Dubai: Luxury vehicles once linked to a high-profile case have now been transformed into more than ₱102 million in government revenue, following a series of public auctions conducted by the Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC). The sales have carried out nine out of 13 seized Discaya-linked vehicles »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 11m

MRF - New Beginning Complains to President after PM Failed to Appear at Parliament Hearing

MRF - New Beginning have complained to President Iliana Iotova about caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov violating the Constitution by refusing to appear at a parliamentary hearing, Iskra Mihaylova, Deputy Floor Leader of MRF - New Beginning, told journalists in Parliament. On Thursday, the Natio»»»

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Sputnik 14m

US Push for China’s Nuclear Talks Involvement is Unfair and Unfeasible - Foreign Ministry

BEIJING (Sputnik) - Demanding that China join negotiations on nuclear disarmament is unfair, it is not feasible at this stage, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said on Friday. On Thursday, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that any agreement on limiting nuclear weapons must involv»»»

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BBC 19m

'They seized everything': Yemen's Houthi rebels drive aid groups to the brink

Amina has been fighting to keep alive what's left of her humanitarian lifeline in Yemen. She feels heartbroken to see the aid group she founded years ago falling apart. "I remember how 1,600 poor families were deprived of cash because the Houthis insisted on getting a share of the money," she says.»»»

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The Peninsula 22m

QAMCO strengthens cost optimisation, governance framework in 2025

DOHA: Qatar Aluminium Manufacturing Company (QAMCO) Chairman of the Board of Directors Abdulrahman Ahmad Al Shaibi highlighted that QAMCO’s joint venture is ranked among the most efficient and lowest cost aluminium smelters globally while addressing shareholders at the company’s Annual General Asse»»»

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BNE 24m

Global deforestation slows but losses persist in South America and Africa - OWID

In the past, forests around the world were cut down on a massive scale. We lost some of the world’s richest ecosystems, Our World in Data  (OWID) reports. In recent decades, the picture has become more complex. D»»»

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BNE 24m

Global deforestation slows but losses persist in South America and Africa - OWID

In the past, forests around the world were cut down on a massive scale. We lost some of the world’s richest ecosystems, Our World in Data  (OWID) reports. In recent decades, the picture has become more complex. D»»»

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BNE 24m

Global deforestation slows but losses persist in South America and Africa - OWID

In the past, forests around the world were cut down on a massive scale. We lost some of the world’s richest ecosystems, Our World in Data  (OWID) reports. In recent decades, the picture has become more complex. D»»»

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BNE 24m

Global deforestation slows but losses persist in South America and Africa - OWID

In the past, forests around the world were cut down on a massive scale. We lost some of the world’s richest ecosystems, Our World in Data  (OWID) reports. In recent decades, the picture has become more complex. D»»»

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Naharnet 25m

Iran urges US to drop 'excessive demands' to reach deal

Iran said Friday that in order to reach a deal, the United States will have to drop its "excessive demands", tempering the optimism expressed after talks seen as a last-ditch bid to avert war. The Oman-mediated talks follow repeated threats from President Donald Trump to strike Iran, and with the U»»»

Al Manar 25m

Explosions Hit Kabul Amid Exchange of Strikes Between Pakistan, Afghanistan

Multiple explosions shook the Afghan capital, Kabul, and several other regions early Friday morning as Pakistan and Afghanistan exchanged military strikes across their volatile border, accusing each other of escalating the conflict. Islamabad launched Operation Ghazab Lil Haq (“Wrath of Justice”) h»»»

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BNE 25m

Global deforestation slows but losses persist in South America and Africa - OWID

In the past, forests around the world were cut down on a massive scale. We lost some of the world’s richest ecosystems, Our World in Data  (OWID) reports. In recent decades, the picture has become more complex. D»»»

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Al Awsat 26m

Oil Spill from Cargo Ship Washes up on Thai Tourist Islands 

An oil spill from a capsized cargo ship in the Indian Ocean is washing ashore on the pristine beaches of Thailand's most famous resort island, a lawmaker told AFP Friday. The Panama-flagged Sealloyd Arc sank off Phuket on February 7 while sailing for Chattogram in Bangladesh, Thai authorities said,»»»

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Al Awsat 26m

UN Rights Chief: 'Extremely Alarmed' by Risk of Regional Escalation Around Iran

The UN rights chief voiced alarm Friday at the normalization of the use of force to resolve disputes, warning that conflicts create "a human rights wasteland.” "We must not revert to violence as an organizing principle," Volker Turk said as he provided an update on rights situations around the worl»»»

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Al Awsat 26m

India Moves Closer to Dengue Vaccine as Final Trials Underway

As dengue surges globally, an Indian vaccine candidate has entered the final stage of testing, raising hopes for one of the world's first single-dose shots against the deadly mosquito-borne disease. Dengue, which causes severe flu-like symptoms and debilitating body aches, has exploded globally, fu»»»

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UPI 28m

Seoul shares snap 6-day winning streak on profit-taking; won sharply down - UPI.com

This photo taken on Friday shows the trading room of Hana Bank in central Seoul, with the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index down 1 percent to close at 6,244.13. Photo by Yonhap Seoul shares closed lower Friday, snapping a six-session winning streak as investors locked in profits in techno»»»

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The Peninsula 34m

MoCI stresses partners’ rights to strengthen corporate transparency

DOHA: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) highlighted the obligations and rights of partners in commercial companies, contributing to enhanced transparency, reduced disputes, and a fair and stable business environment. In a post on its X platform, the Ministry stated that awareness of part»»»

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24 News Agency 34m

About 92 percent of schools in Kyrgyzstan provide hot meals - | 24.KG

In Kyrgyzstan, about 92 percent of schools offer hot meals. Maria Kushubakova, a sanitary doctor at the Department of Disease Prevention and State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance, reported on Birinchi Radio. According to her, in 2005, only 10 percent of schools nationwide offered meals. «»»»

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Kuna 37m

Philippines, US, Japan hold joint naval drills in South China Sea

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (KUNA) -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) announced on Friday the navies of the Philippines, the US and Japan trained alongside each other in the South China Sea this week to ramp up cooperation among the military allies.In a statement, AFP said the training, known as»»»

Gulf News 45m

Weather alert: Is a cold wave hitting UAE this week? Here's what forecasters say

Dubai: Residents across the UAE are in for a significant shift in weather conditions as a powerful cold spell sweeps through the Emirates. According to the latest NCM (National Centre of Meteorology) update, a surface low-pressure system backed by an upper-level trough and a deep cold air mass is s»»»

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The Peninsula 46m

Al Gharafa crowned 3×3 Clubs League Champions

Al Gharafa were crowned 2025–2026 Men’s 3×3 Basketball Clubs League champions after topping the overall standings at the conclusion of the four rounds. The team claimed the gold medals and a financial prize of QR 120,000, reaffirming its superiority and consistency throughout the season. Al Wakrah »»»

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The Peninsula 46m

Townsend Manor delivers late strike to clinch Fuwairit Cup in Al Rayyan

DOHA: Townsend Manor produced a powerful late burst to claim the feature Fuwairit Cup, a Class 2 Thoroughbred Open Handicap for 3yo+ over 1100m, heading a field of 11 at Al Rayyan Racecourse on Wednesday night. The five-year-old bay gelding, owned by Al Rufaa Racing and trained by Gassim Al Ghazali»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 47m

BSP-United Left Floor Leader Kiselova on SJC Council Decision, European Prosecutor Case, Election Code Veto

BSP-United Left Floor Leader Nataliya Kiselova stated in a televised interview for NOVA TV here on Thursday that she thinks there is a crack in the prosecution office, within which there are reasonable people who would like to work in a different climate. According to her, the outcome of the Suprem»»»

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Naharnet 49m

US and Iran wrap up latest nuclear talks without deal as risk of war looms

Iran and the United States held hours of indirect negotiations Thursday over Tehran's nuclear program but walked away without a deal, leaving the danger of another Mideast war on the table as the U.S. has gathered a massive fleet of aircraft and warships in the region. Oman's Foreign Minister Badr »»»

The Peninsula 56m

Lopetegui meets Qatari stars at Cultural Leonesa

Qatar coach Julen Lopetegui visited Spanish club Cultural Leonesa to monitor national players Homam Al-Amin, Jassim Al-Hamad, and Atef Magdy. He attended first and reserve team training, assessed their technical and physical readiness, and encouraged their development abroad. The visit is part of t»»»

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Gulf News 57m

Parkonic launches pre-booked parking at City Walk Boulevard, Dh60/hour for overstays

Dubai: Parkonic has announced that VIP parking at City Walk Boulevard (Buildings 9 & 10, 13 & 14) is now available by pre-booking only. The service allows users to reserve designated basement parking slots in advance through the PARKONIC App for a selected duration. Also Read: Dubai’s Parkonic roll»»»

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The Peninsula 58m

HBKU College of Science and Engineering hosts Industry and Government Advisory Board meeting

DOHA: Leaders and decision makers from across Qatar’s business community gathered at Education City for the second meeting of Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s (HBKU) Industry and Government Advisory Board (IGAB). Organised by HBKU’s College of Science and Engineering (CSE), the IGAB is composed of pr»»»

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The Peninsula 58m

UDC launches The Pearl Island Ramadan Padel Tournament with 32 teams

DOHA: Continuing its established Ramadan sporting tradition, United Development Company (UDC), the master developer of The Pearl Island and Gewan Island, has officially launched the third edition of The Pearl Island Ramadan Padel Tournament for Men, taking place from February 22 to March 3, 2026. T»»»

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The Peninsula 58m

QVPF hosts annual Iftar gathering for community

DOHA: Qatar Vanimal Pravasi Forum (QVPF), a socio-cultural organisation of Indian expatriates from Vanimal Panchayat in Kerala, hosted its annual Iftar gathering at the Asian Town Cricket Stadium Recreation Hall, bringing together over 800 community members. The event was widely praised for its exc»»»

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Gulf News 58m

Iran urges US to drop ‘excessive demands’ to reach deal

Tehran: Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Friday that in order to reach a deal, the United States will have to drop its “excessive demands”, after the two sides held talks in Geneva. In a phone call with Egypt’s top diplomat Badr Abdelatty, Araghchi said “success in this path requires »»»

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Kuna 1h

Pakistan, Afghanistan trade heavy cross border strikes

ISLAMABAD, Feb 27 (KUNA) -- Pakistan and Afghanistan on Friday traded heavy cross border strikes and security forces of both the neighboring countries claimed to kill a number of soldiers.Pakistanآ’s Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar said in a press statement that Pakistani »»»

24 News Agency 1h

Import of over 28,000 saplings from Uzbekistan to Kyrgyzstan prevented - | 24.KG

A total of 28,762 saplings imported from Uzbekistan were denied entry to Kyrgyzstan at Kyzyl-Kiya phytosanitary control post of Batken Department of Chemicalization, Plant Protection, and Quarantine under the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. On February 23, during »»»

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Kathimerini 1h

Young monk seal safely returned to sea after surprise appearance on roadside

Residents of Arkitsa were surprised Thursday to find a young seal stranded on a road in the coastal town in central Greece, prompting a swift response to guide the marine mammal back to the sea. With guidance from MOm – the Hellenic Society for the Study and Protection of the Monk Seal – and the im»»»

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TAP 1h

CEPEX/FIBGN Global Business Network sign memorandum of understanding to structure Halal sector

Tunis, Feb 27 (TAP) - The Export Promotion Centre (CEPEX) and FIBGN Global Business Network recently signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at boosting the development of Tunisian exports and structuring the Halal sector.This agreement marks a...»»»

The Peninsula 1h

Visit Qatar announces new activation ‘Al Ruwais-Maritime Heritage Festival’

Doha: Visit Qatar has announced the upcoming launch of a new activation, Al Ruwais-the Maritime Heritage Festival, taking place from March 18 to April 4, 2026. Part of Qatar’s northern tourism development strategy, the activation has been designed as a culturally authentic, community-driven and env»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

291 new social facilities commissioned in 2025 - | 24.KG

A total of 291 new social facilities were commissioned in 2025. Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan, Erlist Akunbekov, announced at a republican meeting. According to him, this represents a 26 percent increas»»»

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BNE 1h

Afghan Taliban leader killed in Pakistan airstrikes, unverified social media posts claim

Hibatullah Akhundzada, the supreme leader of Afghanistan’s Taliban administration, was killed along with senior commanders in alleged Pakistani airstrikes targeting sites in Kabul, unverified claims circulating on social media said on February 27. »»»

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BNE 1h

Afghan Taliban leader killed in Pakistan airstrikes, unverified social media posts claim

Hibatullah Akhundzada, the supreme leader of Afghanistan’s Taliban administration, was killed along with senior commanders in alleged Pakistani airstrikes targeting sites in Kabul, unverified claims circulating on social media said on February 27. »»»

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BNE 1h

Afghan Taliban leader killed in Pakistan airstrikes, unverified social media posts claim

Hibatullah Akhundzada, the supreme leader of Afghanistan’s Taliban administration, was killed along with senior commanders in alleged Pakistani airstrikes targeting sites in Kabul, unverified claims circulating on social media said on February 27. »»»

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BNE 1h

Watchdog warns EU climate policy risks capture by corporate lobbying

Europe’s climate agenda risks becoming a “lobbyists’ playground” as industry groups are capturing control over changes to the EU’s green legislation, according to a watchdog report cited by Euronews on February 25. The rep»»»

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BNE 1h

Watchdog warns EU climate policy risks capture by corporate lobbying

Europe’s climate agenda risks becoming a “lobbyists’ playground” as industry groups are capturing control over changes to the EU’s green legislation, according to a watchdog report cited by Euronews on February 25. The rep»»»

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BNE 1h

Watchdog warns EU climate policy risks capture by corporate lobbying

Europe’s climate agenda risks becoming a “lobbyists’ playground” as industry groups are capturing control over changes to the EU’s green legislation, according to a watchdog report cited by Euronews on February 25. The rep»»»

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BNE 1h

Watchdog warns EU climate policy risks capture by corporate lobbying

Europe’s climate agenda risks becoming a “lobbyists’ playground” as industry groups are capturing control over changes to the EU’s green legislation, according to a watchdog report cited by Euronews on February 25. The rep»»»

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BNE 1h

Watchdog warns EU climate policy risks capture by corporate lobbying

Europe’s climate agenda risks becoming a “lobbyists’ playground” as industry groups are capturing control over changes to the EU’s green legislation, according to a watchdog report cited by Euronews on February 25. The rep»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

US Offers $10 Million for Capture of Brothers Said to Lead Mexico's Sinaloa Cartel

The US State Department said Thursday that it would pay up to $10 million for information leading to the arrests or convictions of two brothers identified as leaders of Mexico's Sinaloa cartel in the state of Baja California, which includes Tijuana. The reward offer came the same day that authoriti»»»

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Sputnik 1h

Sputnik Hosts Media Forum Moscow-Islamabad

The Moscow-Islamabad Media Forum will be held on Friday, February 27, ahead of Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s visit to Moscow in the first week of March. Cooperation between Russia and Pakistan is becoming more significant amidst changing global relations and the formation of a new syste»»»

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BNE 1h

Watchdog warns EU climate policy risks capture by corporate lobbying

Europe’s climate agenda risks becoming a “lobbyists’ playground” as industry groups are capturing control over changes to the EU’s green legislation, according to a watchdog report cited by Euronews on February 25. The rep»»»

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UPI 1h

On This Day, Feb. 27: Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov assassinated - UPI.com

On Feb. 27, 2015, Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov died from a fatal gunshot wound. 1 of 5 | Opposition leader Boris Nemtsov joins thousands of people to form a 10-mile human chain around Moscow during a protest against Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin on February 26, 2012. On February »»»

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Gulf News 1h

Dubai’s Parkonic rolls out paid parking at three Lulu Hypermarkets

Dubai: Parkonic has introduced paid parking at three Lulu Hypermarket locations in the city, aiming to enhance convenience for shoppers. The service is now live at: Rashidiya Dubai Investment Park 1 Al Warqa The move allows visitors to use Parkonic’s app-based system for seamless, cashless parking,»»»

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