US President Donald Trump said he was considering a limited strike on Iran after ordering a major naval buildup in the Middle East aimed at heaping pressure on Tehran to cut a deal to curb its nuclear program. The latest threat came after Iran's foreign minister said a draft proposal for an agreeme»»»

Washington: The US Supreme Court ruled Friday that Donald Trump exceeded his authority in imposing a swath of tariffs that upended global trade, blocking a key tool the president has wielded to impose his economic agenda. The conservative-majority high court ruled six-three in the judgment, saying »»»

Abu Dhabi: In cooperation with ‘’Operation Chivalrous Knight 3’’ and the Emirates Red Crescent of the United Arab Emirates, the Royal Humanitarian Foundation of the Kingdom of Bahrain (RHF) has dispatched an urgent 100-tonne relief shipment to the Gaza Strip on the occasion of the holy month of Ram»»»

Nasa is targeting March 6 (March 7 in the UK) to launch a crew around the Moon for the first time in more than 50 years, in what would be humankind's furthest ever trip into space. The Artemis II mission will see four astronauts embark on a 10-day journey around the far side of the Moon and back to»»»

A Bulgarian fishing vessel which disappeared near Cape Maslen Nos on February 18 was discovered on February 20 sunk in that area off the southern stretch of the Bulgarian Black Sea coast, the Defence Ministry said. The news was reported after Navy divers surveyed the place and found the vessel at a»»»

A woman has been charged with animal abandonment after she allegedly left her two-year-old dog at a Las Vegas airport, police have said. Officers found the golden doodle/mini poodle tied to a baggage sizer at Harry Reid International Airport after being alerted by other travellers. The animal's own»»»

FRANCE 24's media show "Scoop" looks at CBS's tumultuous week. Stephen Colbert said his employer pulled his interview with popular Democrat James Talarico because it was worried about the Federal Communications Commission rule about equal time. Meanwhile Anderson Cooper announced he was stepping aw»»»

Washington provided direct input to a Ukrainian anti-graft investigation that rocked Kiev last November, according to a report to the US Congress. Charges against businessman Timur Mindich over an alleged kickback scheme at the state nuclear firm Energoatom triggered a political uproar, forcing a c»»»

TradeUnited States of AmericaTrump sweeping tariffs struck down: What happens next? Timothy RooksIn a much-anticipated decision, the US Supreme Court has ruled that most of the president's tariffs are unconstitutional because of how he implemented them. But the administration has a backup plan. htt»»»

London: Britain’s former prince Andrew was arrested and released under investigation in a day of drama. What is he being probed for? Could he be jailed? And what next? What is the probe?British police are investigating Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor - who was stripped of his royal titles last year over»»»

Eric Dane, best known for starring in Grey's Anatomy, has died 10 months after confirming he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The actor spent his final months raising funds and awareness for the rare, incurable condition - the most common form of motor-neurone disease (M»»»

One and a half million troops in irrecoverable losses since 2022 is dire for Ukraine, Vladimir Evseev, military expert and head of the department at the Institute of CIS Countries, told Sputnik. "Ukraine currently has about a million in its mobilization reserve. But first, the quality is declining,»»»

Colombo: Batting great Babar Azam was dropped for Pakistan's final T20 World Cup group game against Namibia for scoring too slowly, said head coach Mike Hesson on Friday. Azam, who is the highest run-scorer in T20 international history with 4,571 runs, was left out for the must-win game against Nam»»»

taking Dubai: Public parks, recreational facilities and paid parking systems across Dubai, Sharjah and Ajman have adopted updated operating hours for Ramadan 2026, as authorities adjust services to better suit evening activities and the rhythms of iftar and suhoor. Municipalities said the revised s»»»

BusinessUnited States of AmericaUS Supreme Court strikes down Trump's sweeping tariffsJon Shelton with AFP, APJustices at the US Supreme Court declared that Donald Trump does not have the right to unilaterally levy tarfiffs in a 6-3 decision. It is a major blow for the president's trade policy. htt»»»

Dubai: Dubai Police have warned parents against allowing children to ride recreational motorbikes or any vehicles on public roads, stressing that such behaviour poses a serious risk to both young riders and other road users. The warning came after traffic patrol officers stopped a child riding a re»»»

The Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump's far-reaching global tariffs on Friday, handing him a significant loss on an issue crucial to his economic agenda. The 6-3 decision centers on tariffs imposed under an emergency powers law, including the sweeping "reciprocal" tariffs he levied o»»»

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will make his first visit to China next week since taking the helm of Europe's biggest economy, as he tries to position the country to a world in which assertive great powers play an increasingly dominant role. Merz will be received in Beijing on Wednesday by Premie»»»

A key inflation gauge accelerated in December to the fastest pace in nearly a year, showing how prices are still rising more quickly than most Americans would prefer — and faster than the Federal Reserve's target of 2% a year. Prices rose 0.4% in December from the previous month, up from 0.2% in No»»»

Bulgaria's President Iliana Iotova Friday signed a decree relieving Stoil Tzitzelkov of his duties as caretaker Deputy Prime Minister in charge of fair elections. The decree came shortly after Tzitzelkov himself announced at a news conference that he would resign and the Cabinet press office said t»»»

Rome: Italian club Inter Milan has announced that Argentine forward Lautaro Martinez has sustained an injury that will sideline him for the upcoming period. In a statement released on its official website, the club explained that the 28-year-old Martinez is suffering from a muscle strain in his lef»»»

Dubai: The UAE has dispatched 30 tonnes of food assistance to Kenya through the UAE Aid Agency, in support of families impacted by severe drought conditions and escalating climate challenges affecting the country. Kenya is currently facing intensified climatic impacts, including the “La Niña” pheno»»»

Saudi Arabia could have some form of uranium enrichment within the kingdom under a proposed nuclear deal with the United States, congressional documents and an arms control group suggest, raising proliferation concerns as an atomic standoff between Iran and America continues. U.S. Presidents Donald»»»

In tonight’s edition: a new UN report warns that atrocities in El Fasher may bear the hallmarks of genocide. Zimbabwe rolls out a new HIV prevention drug, targeting more than 46,000 people at high risk of contracting the virus. And award-winning author Chimamanda Adichie has lost a child during med»»»

Doha, Qatar: Weather inshore, until 6am on Saturday, will be hazy to misty at places later and cold, the Department of Meteorology said in its daily weather report. Offshore, it will be hazy at times, the report added. Wind inshore will be northeasterly to northwesterly at a speed of 5 to 15 knots.»»»

Washington: US President Donald Trump said Friday he is contemplating a limited military strike on Iran if a deal on its nuclear programme is not reached. Asked by a reporter whether he is “considering a limited military strike if Iran doesn’t make a deal,” Trump replied: “The most I can say – I am»»»

Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received Marcell Bíró, Chief National Security Adviser to the Prime Minister of Hungary. During the meeting at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi, Bíró conveyed to His Highness the greetings of His Excellency Viktor Orbán, Prime»»»

Dozens of world leaders and ministers are expected Friday to present a joint approach to artificial intelligence, concluding a five-day summit in New Delhi where industry figures urged faster oversight. OpenAI chief Sam Altman warned regulation is “urgent” as booming generative AI fuels profits and»»»

Real estate consultant SVN Romania was appointed the exclusive agent of luxury residential project Allegra, located on Erou Iancu Nicolae Street, bordering Baneasa Forest, with the construction being set to begin next week. Allegra will be one of the most exclusive real estate projects on the local»»»

The Ministry of State for Administrative Reform; the American University of Beirut (AUB), through its Business Practice and Policy Initiative at the Suliman S. Olayan School of Business; and the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Regional Office in Beirut; an»»»

DONETSK (Sputnik) - One of the first women who was evacuated from the city of Gulyaipole in the Zaporozhye Region, which was recently liberated by the Russian armed forces, Roza Syrinek, shared with Sputnik the details of her rescue by Russian soldiers. On February 15, Russian soldiers rescued Syri»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The administration of US President Donald Trump is threatening European Union countries with retaliatory measures if they restrict access of US arms manufacturers to the European market, Western media reported, citing a document containing details of Washington's consultation»»»

Shakeups in the United States’ top health agencies, led by Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, are making the process of developing vaccines more difficult to navigate as some developers are reevaluating investing in late-stage trials. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Pho»»»

Three people allegedly stole trade secrets from Google and two other companies and sent them to Iran. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Feb. 20 (UPI) -- Three Silicon Valley engineers have been indicted on federal charges of stealing trade secrets from Google and two other companies »»»

A court in the western city of Patra has sentenced a 39-year-old man to two life terms plus an additional 13 years in prison for the rape and murder of an 11-year-old girl in June 2024. Following a highly charged trial, during which heightened security measures were in place at the courthouse, the »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Former UK Ambassador to the US Peter Mandelson helped the brother of UK King Charles III, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, secure a position as a government trade envoy in 2001 against the King's wishes, The Telegraph reported on Friday, adding that they both face scrutiny over their »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Three Vietnam War veterans have filed a lawsuit against the administration of US President Donald Trump over his plans to construct a triumphal arch in Washington to mark the country's 250th anniversary, arguing that it has not been approved by the Congress, The Hill reported on »»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Iran is expected to present a detailed and written version of its proposal on the nuclear deal to the United States in the coming days, CBS News reported on Friday, citing sources. On Thursday, US President Donald Trump said that Iran had 15 days maximum to make a deal with t»»»

US President Donald Trump is frustrated with the UK over its reluctance to allow Washington to use its military bases for an attack on Iran, several outlets have reported. On Thursday, Trump set a ten-day deadline for Tehran to reach a nuclear deal with Washington, saying that “bad things happen” i»»»

Within hours of the third-worst mass shooting in Canadian history, the mainstream legacy media has once again gone to great lengths to cover up the real identity of the shooter. On February 10, residents of Tumbler Ridge, a remote town in British Columbia, Canada were left reeling from a shooting s»»»

A French soldier has died after he was shot in the head while taking part in a game with other soldiers during a party, according to local media. Brigadier Alexandre Lanckbeen was critically injured during the incident last Saturday while attending a party involving alcohol at the Percy Military Te»»»

A tiny Japanese macaque named Punch has captured hearts worldwide with his unlikely bond with a cuddly orangutan toy. Abandoned by his mother shortly after birth, Punch has become a symbol of resilience and warmth at the Ichikawa City Zoo, near Tokyo. Also Read: From anxiety to joy: How a rescue ca»»»

Dubai: Tipping in the UAE has always been optional, fluid and driven more by courtesy than obligation. But in 2026, long-held customs are colliding with digital payments — transforming how residents and visitors show appreciation. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Offici»»»

Tunis, Feb. 20 (TAP) - The upward trend that began at the start of the year continued during the week of February 16–20, 2026. The Tunindex rose 0.7% to 14,731.20 points, posting a year-to-date gain of 10.1% since the start of 2025, according to...»»»

OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Around 80,000 Palestinians performed the first Friday prayer of Ramadan at Al Aqsa Mosque despite strict Israeli restrictions. The Jerusalem Governorate stated that Israeli forces prevented thousands from reaching the mosque, turning back worshippers at Qalandia and 300 checkpoi»»»

Thai police said Friday that Quentin Griffiths, co-founder of British online retail giant ASOS, was killed in a fall from a luxury hotel where he a long-term resident. Police in the city of Pattaya have ruled out foul play. File photo by Justin Lane/EPA-EFE Feb. 20 (UPI) -- Police in Thailand said »»»

The Israeli military will not withdraw from the so-called “buffer zones” in Lebanon and Syria, amid a shift in "Israel’s" security doctrine, which stipulates the expansion of these "buffer" areas, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Thursday. Speaking at a graduation ceremony for»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Araghchi: Iran Intends to Draft Nuclear Agreement with US within 2 or 3 Days 20-02-2026 16:11 PM Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has emphas»»»

Tunis, Feb. 20 (TAP) - The outstanding non-professional bank loans directed to individuals in Tunisia amounted to TND 30.464 billion at the end of December 2025, compared to TND 30.022 billion at the end of December 2024, posting an increase of TND...»»»

Tunis, Feb. 20 (TAP) - The stock market continued its positive momentum. The Tunindex closed Friday’s session, February 20, 2026, with a solid gain of 0.57% at 14,813.98 points, according to broker Tunis Valeurs.Trading volumes were strong, totaling...»»»