Venezuela granted amnesty to 379 political prisoners, a lawmaker said Friday, a day after the National Assembly unanimously approved a long-awaited amnesty law to free hundreds of people imprisoned before the US toppling of former leader Nicolas Maduro. Venezuelan authorities have granted»»»

As President Donald Trump prepares for his key State of the Union address on Tuesday, the once unstoppable US leader finds himself weighed down by the Supreme Court decision to strike down his signature tariff policy amid souring public opinion over his immigration crackdown and failure to address »»»

President Donald Trump imposed Friday an additional 10 percent tariff on imports into the United States after the Supreme Court struck down many of his sweeping and often arbitrary duties, delivering a stinging rebuke on his signature economic policy.»»»

More than 150 giant tortoises have been reintroduced to Floreana Island in Ecuador's famed Galapagos archipelago where they disappeared more than a century ago, the environment ministry said Friday.  Floreana was once home to some 20,000 giant tortoises, but whaling, a devastating fire, and re»»»

The Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump's far-reaching global tariffs on Friday, handing him a stinging loss that sparked a furious attack on the court he helped shape. The decision could have ripple effects on economies around the globe after Trump's moves to remake post-World War II »»»

In the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, an innovative approach to farming is taking root. Known for its vast soy bean production and heavy pesticide use, the region is now challenging itself to farm without chemicals while boosting productivity. This experiment, which combines cutting-edge resea»»»

The Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump's far-reaching global tariffs on Friday, delivering a stinging loss that prompted a fierce attack on the court he helped shape. The ruling was significant because it marked "a rare instance" of the Supreme Court acting as "a check on executive au»»»

US President Donald Trump said he was hiking the import levies from 10 to 15 percent on Saturday, a day after the Supreme Court ruled much of his aggressive tariff policy was illegal. Trump added that over the next few months, his administration would seek further alternative wa»»»

⁠President ​Masoud Pezeshkian said on ​Saturday that Iran "will not ​bow" ‌to pressure from world powers amid nuclear talks with the US. Meanwhile, Iranian students chanted anti-government slogans at rallies for the thousands killed during last month's demonstrations, local and diaspora media repor»»»

The fatal beating of far-right activist Quentin Deranque in the final moments of a street brawl between ultranationalist and anti-fascist militants in Lyon has become a rallying cry for right-wing forces in France and beyond.  If police predictions come true, France’s third-largest city of Lyo»»»

French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday inaugurated the annual Paris Agriculture Fair without cattle for the first time ever after an outbreak of lumpy skin disease. France's two main farmer unions also boycotted the traditional meeting with the president in a bid to highlight the difficulties»»»

Around 3,200 people on Saturday participated in tribute rally in Lyon for slain far-right activist Quentin Deranque, who was fatally beaten in a street brawl between ultranationalist and anti-fascist militants, according to the Rhône prefecture. French President Emmanuel Macron earlier ea»»»

French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday opens the annual Paris Agriculture Fair without cattle for the first time ever to contain the spread of lumpy ​skin disease.»»»

At least 3,200 people marched in the southeastern city of Lyon on Saturday under heavy security in tribute to 23-year-old far-right activist Quentin Deranque, whose killing is blamed on the hard left. More arrests are possible as police investigate suspects behind Nazi salutes, racist slu»»»

Some two to three thousand people are expected to attend a march Saturday in Lyon for a far right activist killed last week. With ultra-right groups expected to attend the march, tensions are high with President Emmanuel Macron urging calm ahead of the event. FRANCE 24's Olivia Bizot reports from L»»»

France's Océane Michelon and Julia Simon won gold and silver respectively in the women's biathlon 12.5-kilometre mass start race the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics on Saturday. Czech biathlete Tereza Vobornikova had to settle for bronze after being overtaken by the French powerhouse team, »»»

The annual Paris agricultural show has gotten off to a rocky start this year, with the absence of cows for the first time in its history, following the outbreak of lumpy skin disease in 2025. But they're not the only ones missing, two major farmer unions have boycotted the traditional unions' meeti»»»

Four years after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, drones have transformed the battlefield. But they have also brought the war to Ukrainians’ doorstep. Small drones known as FPVs and long-range Shahed drones are terrorising Ukrainian civilians. In a special report in collaboration with RFI U»»»

The British government on Friday mulled passing a law to remove former prince Andrew from the line of succession, as police stepped up investigations into his conduct, quizzing the disgraced royal's former protection officers. The former prince was arrested on Thursday at his new home on the king's»»»

Several hundreds joined a march organised by far-right groups on Saturday after a nationalist activist died from a beating in Lyon in an incident that highlighted a climate of deep political tensions ahead of next year's presidential vote. Reporting from Lyon, FRANCE 24's Olivia Bizot said the atmo»»»

Barcelona's towering Sagrada Familia basilica reached its maximum height on Friday, though the magnum opus of Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí remains years away from completion. A crane placed the upper arm of a cross atop the Tower of Jesus Christ, the church's soaring central piece, which now stan»»»

Since the Russian invasion began in 2022, French baker Loïc Nervi – originally from the Var region – has repeatedly driven through war-torn Ukraine to bring fresh bread to civilians in hard-hit areas, turning an old truck into a mobile bakery to bake and distribute loaves to communities strugg»»»

US President Donald Trump said Saturday he was sending a hospital boat to Greenland, an autonomous Danish territory that he has long coveted and threatened to seize by force. Trump's rhetoric has ratcheted up tensions between the United States and Denmark, while putting the global spotlight on the »»»

Arab and Muslim nations on Saturday sharply condemned comments by the US ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, who said Israel has a right to much of the Middle East. Huckabee made the comments in an interview with conservative commentator Tucker Carlson that aired Friday. Carlson said that accordin»»»

The Riyadh Municipality has illuminated the capital's main streets, vital thoroughfares, and public squares with over 5,000 decorative lights in celebration of Saudi Founding Day. The project involved installing 5,481 decorative lights across various locations to enhance the festive atmosphere thro»»»

A senior Ukrainian official said Kyiv is concentrating its negotiating efforts with Russia on achieving an unconditional ceasefire, while stressing the need for full international security guarantees to ensure that any future attack on Ukraine does not recur. He underscored that Russia’s demands to»»»

Ukrainian officials have developed a notorious reputation for their wildly inappropriate grasp of reality, including when it comes to sports. One would think the Paralympics is a celebration of the perseverance and triumph of athletes with disabilities – those who have spent years working tirelessl»»»

Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President of the UAE, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of the Presidential Court, and Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, attended the Abu Dhabi Government’s Ramadan Maj»»»

Abu Dhabi: The Ministries of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Republic of Türkiye, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the State of Qatar, the State of Kuwait, the Sult»»»

Dubai: The United States has evacuated hundreds of troops from key bases in Qatar and Bahrain in what is described as a precautionary move as tensions with Iran continue to escalate, according to a report by The New York Times. The withdrawal, which involved personnel stationed at Al Udeid Air Base»»»

Salsa music pioneer Willie Colón, the trombonist and orchestra leader behind songs like El Malo, Oh, Qué Será, Talento de Televisión and Gitana, has died aged 75, US media reports. The Grammy nominated singer-songwriter "passed away peacefully" on Saturday morning "surrounded by his loving family",»»»

The ninth and final missing skier has been found dead in California's Lake Tahoe backcountry, five days after a powerful avalanche struck several guides and a tight-knit group of friends on a trip. Nevada County Sheriff Shannan Moon said on Saturday during a news conference that all nine bodies hav»»»

Dubai: The UAE is expected to experience generally fair to partly cloudy weather on Sunday, with a slight drop in temperatures and rising humidity overnight, increasing the likelihood of fog and mist in some coastal and inland areas, according to the National Centre of Meteorology. The Centre said »»»

Dubai: As the United States expands its military posture across the Middle East, Iran has been steadily reinforcing its own war-readiness, combining military reconstruction, nuclear fortification, and internal security tightening — moves that analysts say reflect contingency planning rather than me»»»

Dubai: Low horizontal visibility is expected across parts of the UAE late Saturday night and into Sunday morning, with the National Centre of Meteorology warning that visibility could deteriorate sharply in some coastal and inland areas due to the formation of fog and mist. According to the Centre,»»»

There was a time when geography defined sovereignty. Power was measured in square kilometers, population counts, and military might. The larger the territory, the greater the influence. Yet in today’s rapidly transforming international order, that equation no longer holds. The new measure of power »»»

Caleb Flynn, 39, on Friday pleaded not guilty to charges accusing him of assaulting and murdering his wife, Ashley Flynn, 37, early Monday morning at their home in Tipp City, Ohio. Photo Courtesy of the Miami County Jail Feb. 21 (UPI) -- Caleb Flynn pleaded not guilty to charges accusing him of mur»»»

Dubai: For the millions of Filipinos living and working around the world, travelling to and from the Philippines now involves two important digital requirements: the OFW pass and eTravel registration. Both are free and completed online, but they serve very different purposes. Many overseas Filipino»»»

In a stroke of incredible fortune, Filipina expat Mia Catherine Sumbal Alah won Dh100,000 in the UAE Lottery’s Lucky Chance and it was her very first attempt. Mia, who has called the UAE home since 2022, admitted she was never a lottery player until her family nudged her to give it a try. “This is »»»

For decades, overseas Filipino workers have been called “modern-day heroes.” They have kept the Philippine economy afloat through remittances (up 3.3% to $35.634 billion in 2025, from $34.493 billion in 2024), sacrifice, and sheer grit. But when the contracts end and the "Balikbayan" boxes stop arr»»»

When Donald Trump gives his State of the Union address on Tuesday evening, he is expected to tout his policies from his first year back in the White House. But one thing likely won't get a mention: Project 2025. Just months before he won the 2024 presidential election, Trump publicly distanced hims»»»

Ukraine Defense Forces on Friday night used attack drones to strike a Russian missile factory in the Udmurt Republic that builds the hypersonic Iskander-M, pictured, and the Oreshnik missile systems. Photo by Sergei Ilnitsky/EPA Feb. 21 (UPI) -- Ukrainian Defense Forces late Friday night struck a R»»»

NEW DELHI, Feb 21 (KUNA) -- India and Brazil on Saturday explored new areas of cooperation and inked a key MoU in steel sector as Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held extensive talks with visiting Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in New Delhi.A statement from the Prime Minister's O»»»

DOHA, Feb 21 (KUNA) -- Spain's world number one Carlos Alcaraz was crowned champion of the Qatar Open after defeating France's rising star Arthur Fils in straight sets in the final held in the Qatari capital, Doha.Alcaraz secured a dominant 6-2, 6-1 victory in Saturday's final to claim his maiden t»»»

KUWAIT, Feb 21 (KUNA) -- Arab and Islamic countries and organizations on Saturday voiced emphatic condemnation and extreme worry over remarks made by the US ambassador to Israeli occupation, in which he accepted its control over Arab lands, including the occupied West Bank.This came in a joint stat»»»

KUWAIT, Feb 21 (KUNA) -- The State of Kuwait strongly condemned the irresponsible statements made by the United States Ambassador to the Israeli occupation authorities, which included acceptance of the occupation's control over territories belonging to Arab states, including the occupied West Bank.»»»

KUWAIT, Feb 21 (KUNA) - Kuwait's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Saturday that it has summoned the Iraqi Charge d'Affaires to the country, following Iraq's submission to the UN of coordinates and a map containing claims regarding Iraqi maritime areas.In a statement, the Ministry said the d»»»

Protesters gather near Place Jean Jaures in Lyon, France, on Saturday during a march in tribute to 23-year-old student Quentin Debranque, who died after he was attacked during a far-right protest against a left-wing politician speaking at a university in Lyon on February 12. Photo by EPA/Firas Abdu»»»

Tunis, Feb. 21 (TAP) - Tunisian olive oil has recently seen a notable surge in demand on the Jordanian market, following an exceptional decision by Jordan’s Ministry of Agriculture allowing the import of 10,000 tonnes to offset a shortfall in...»»»