Manila: After Adolf Hitler, the murderous dictator of Nazi Germany, there emerged Ferdinand Marcos Sr., the murderous dictator of the Philippines. Other lesser Hitlers emerged in Asia, the Americas and Europe. Then after decades of darkness, came the EDSA "People Power" revolt, which sparked a sea-»»»

President Donald Trump on Monday denied reports that the top U.S. military officer had flagged the risks of a major operation against Iran, saying Washington would "easily" defeat Tehran in any conflict. Trump said on Truth Social that General Dan Caine "like all of us, would like not to see War bu»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian troops have taken control of Rizdvyanka village in the Zaporozhye region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday. "As a result of offensive actions, units of the Vostok group of forces took control of the village of Rizdvyanka in the Zaporozhye region," the ministry»»»

Saudi Arabia closed the 2025 fiscal year with a strong economic performance underscoring the momentum of its national transformation drive and the resilience of its economy. Official results pointed to what authorities described as a strategic balance between expansionary spending and maintaining f»»»

University students have the right to protest but everyone must "understand the red lines", the Iranian government's spokeswoman said Tuesday, in the first official reaction to renewed rallies on campuses since the weekend. "Sacred things and the flag are two examples of these red lines that we mus»»»

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Ernis Toltoev has been appointed Deputy Mayor of Osh in charge of Municipal Services and Transport. The corresponding order was signed by the head of the southern capital, Zhanarbek Akayev. Toltoev replaces Sonunbek Dzhunusbaev, who previously oversaw this sector. According to the Osh City Hall, To»»»

Starting in May 2026, the electricity tariff in Kyrgyzstan will increase by 27 tiyins. The announcement was made by Energy Minister Taalaibek Ibraev at a meeting of the Committee on Industrial Policy, Transport, Fuel and Energy Complex, Architecture and Construction of the Zhogorku Kenesh. Accordin»»»

Tunis, Feb 24 (TAP) - In January 2026, the national average temperature, measured across 26 main stations, reached 12.7°C, representing a positive deviation of +1.4°C compared to the reference average (11.3°C). With this value, January 2026 ranks as...»»»

President Donald Trump's State of the Union address is expected to tilt heavily on domestic issues, but it's also a chance for the Republican to make the case for his foreign policy efforts to Americans who are increasingly demonstrating uneasiness about his priorities. The president counts brokeri»»»

Israel is seeking to alter the post-ceasefire coordination mechanism along the Lebanese border by establishing direct contact with the Lebanese army, bypassing the United Nations peacekeeping force deployed in the south, said Israeli media. The proposal has reignited debate in Beirut over the futur»»»

Sex offender Jeffrey Epstein hid files and computers in secret storage lockers across the US which the authorities have still not searched, according to The Telegraph. In 2008, Epstein pleaded guilty to state charges of soliciting prostitution involving a minor under a non-prosecution agreement, an»»»

The Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI), shown on a screen in the trading room at Hana Bank in Seoul, topped a record-high 5,000 on Tuesday. Photo by Yonhap Seoul shares surged more than 2 percent Tuesday to close at a fresh record high above the 5,900-point mark, driven by strong gains in te»»»

First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic Daniyar Amangeldiev spoke about sanctions, risks, and predictability in an interview with 24.kg news agency. — Daniyar Dzholdoshevich, one does not need to be an expert to observe that the external environment is becoming incr»»»

A new draft law has been presented to the Zhogorku Kenesh that, for the first time at the legislative level, establishes procedures for the inheritance of electronic money in Kyrgyzstan. The document proposes amendments to several laws in order to recognize electronic money as an object of civil ri»»»

Singapore: Oil prices hovered on Tuesday below their highest level in nearly seven months. Brent crude futures fell nine cents, or 0.1 percent, to USD 71.40 a barrel, after a volatile trading session on Monday during which prices touched their highest level since July 31 at USD 72.50, before swingi»»»

Doha, Qatar: Sidra Medicine and QatarEnergy have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to set a framework for mutual collaboration across healthcare services, professional development opportunities, and the exchange of expertise. The MoU reflects both organizations’ commitment to contribute to»»»

France on Monday moved to block US envoy Charles Kushner from having access to government ministers, after he failed to show up to explain comments about a killed far-right activist. Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot summoned Kushner after the US embassy in Paris on Sunday reposted comments by the »»»

Ukraine has defended its independence since Russia's invasion and will not betray the sacrifices made by its people as it seeks peace, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said in an address marking the fourth anniversary of the start of the war. "Putin has not achieved his goals. He has not broken the Uk»»»

As the second week of Ramadan unfolds across the UAE, doctors are seeing a noticeable rise in residents struggling with disrupted sleep. Long fasting hours, late-night prayers, early morning meals and busy work schedules are leaving many fatigued, affecting daily functioning. Also Read: Ramadan in »»»

Dubai: The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) has approved the academic calendar for higher education institutions (HEIs) for the next three years: 2026-2027, 2027-2028 and 2028-2029. The decision was issued in line with the directives of the Education, Human Development »»»

1/7A sea of worshippers fills the courtyard around the Holy Kaaba.X/SPA2/7The Holy Kaaba becomes the spiritual centre of unity during Ramadan nights.X/SPA3/7Thousands unite in prayer, circling the Kaaba in reverence and hope.X/SPA4/7To accommodate the crowds, comprehensive organizational measures w»»»

US President Donald Trump's new global tariffs have come into effect at 10% after the Supreme Court blocked many of his sweeping import taxes on Friday. Just hours after last week's ruling, the president signed an executive order to impose the new levy from 24 February. The new tariff rate is lower»»»

The caretaker government led by Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov has carried out a full replacement of all 28 regional governors across Bulgaria. Most of the newly-appointed officials have prior experience either as regional governors or deputy governors in administrations associated with the “We Conti»»»

Bulgaria’s Defense Minister Atanas Zapryanov clarified that the recent presence of US Air Force aircraft at Sofia’s Vasil Levski Airport is not related to Iran in any way. Speaking after the first regular cabinet meeting, Zapryanov emphasized that Bulgaria has not been asked to provide territory or»»»

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Dubai: The UAE Ministry of Education’s three-year academic calendar for 2026–2029 announced on Monday not only establishes a stable rhythm of school holidays but also introduces flexibility and exemptions that will affect how families plan travel and downtime. The calendar, which applies to all pub»»»

As Ramadan enters its sixth day, residents of the Gaza Strip are grappling with mounting daily pressures amid a web of crises that extend well beyond soaring prices for basic goods. For many families, access to essentials such as cooking gas, adequate food and transportation has become an exhaustin»»»

The money ‌Russia earned from exporting oil and gas dropped over the last 12 months, even as the country's oil exports increased in volume, according to data released on Tuesday, the fourth anniversary of Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Russia relies heavily on energy revenues to support i»»»

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer greets Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at No.10 Downing Street, London on October 24, 2025. Starmer on Tuesday announced a new package of humanitarian support for Ukraine. File Photo by Hugo Philpott/UPI | License Photo Feb. 24 (UPI) -- Britain announced a»»»

Abu Dhabi: UAE’s national airline Etihad Airways plans to continue large-scale recruitment as it expands its fleet, with the airline expecting to hire between 2,500 and 3,000 people per year over the next five years. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The guidance follows»»»

India and France have revised a three-decade-old tax treaty, reducing dividend levies for large French investors while expanding Delhi's powers to tax some transactions. The changes could benefit major companies such as Sanofi, Renault and L'Oreal, which have expanded their investments in India ove»»»

Doha, Qatar: The cultural hub of Qatar, Katara Cultural Village, will be transformed into a multi-sensory city with immersive rides and interactive zone as it hosts Hot Wheels Speed City in the last week of March 2026. The event, set to take place at Katara South Parking, promises to be one-of-a-ki»»»

Romania ranks 5th as holiday option for Romanian tourists, after Bulgaria, Greece and Turkey and other European locatons. Good accommodation at a right price is the main criterium for a nice vacation, according to a specialized study, released on Wednesday. According to it, 40% of Romanian tourist »»»

Romanian investors' interest in artificial intelligence surged in 2025, with chipmaker Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) becoming the most closely watched stock of the year, according to an analysis released by XTB Romania on Friday.Radu Puiu, financial analyst at XTB Romania, said 2025 was marked by an»»»

Romanians enjoy spending their holiday at the seaside and at the beach (39%), and more than a quarter of them (27%) plan their main vacation in August, followed by July (20%), according to a survey published by the global fintech company Revolut and conducted by Dynata.The survey shows a clear pref»»»

The Senate recently adopted the legislative proposal on support measures for the development of balneary tourism, being considered a priority strategic domain of the national economy. There were 98 votes “for”and one against. “The present law is meant to develop Romanian balneary tourism as a prior»»»

The Polish-Romanian Bilateral Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PRBCC) highlighted, during the “Business Breakfast” event held in Bucharest, the strategic role of modern infrastructure in accelerating cooperation between the two largest economies in Central and Eastern Europe – Romania and Poland. »»»

Five airlines will operate charter flights to and from Maramures International Airport in Tautii Magheraus during the summer to established holiday destinations, airport development director Ionut Caraba said."The season will begin at the start of June and we have five airlines contracted by touris»»»

Romanian investors generated approximately 30% of the volume of transactions carried out on the property market in 2025, accumulating investments of nearly 1.8 billion euros over the past ten years, according to data included in a specialised report published by Colliers. According to Colliers cons»»»

Over 94% of Romania’s population lived in 2024 in a residence personal property which being the highest percentage registered among member states in the EU, shows the data published by the Eurostat.While at the European Union level, more than two-thirds (68%) of residents owned the home they lived »»»

“The development of office buildings in Bucharest went up last year, the portfolio of projects in construction exceeded 200,000 sq.m. of rentable area, the highest level since 2021, with at least 8 new buildings to be completed by the end of 2028”, according to Bucharest Office Marketbeat Q4 2025 r»»»

Dubai: Judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) have opened a high-stakes confirmation of the charges for the hearing of former Philippine president Rodrigo Roa Duterte, a move that could pave the way for an international trial over the killings linked to his controversial "war on drugs". T»»»

Tunis, Feb 24 (TAP) - The weather on Tuesday is clear to partly cloudy in most regions.The wind is blowing light to moderate west. The sea is choppy in the north and slightly choppy elsewhere.Temperatures are set to rise slightly, with highs...»»»

Bulgaria has sent a total of 13 military assistance packages to Ukraine since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, according to information published on the government’s public information portal. The most recent package was approved by the Council of Ministers on 12 February 2026. Details re»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United Kingdom and France are preparing to transfer nuclear weapons to Kiev, the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) said on Tuesday. "London and Paris are preparing to arm Kiev with a nuclear bomb ... the British and French elites are not ready to accept defeat. It is»»»

Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, unleashing the deadliest war in Europe since World War II. As the conflict reaches its four-year mark, AFP looks at the state of the conflict and some of the consequences for both countries: - Destruction - The war has resulte»»»

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Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, was promoted to department director at the tuling Workers’ Party’s Ninth Congress, state media reported Tuesday. In this 2019 photo, Kim is seen at a wreath-laying ceremony in Hanoi, Vietnam. File Pool Photo by Jorge Silva/EPA-EFE SEOUL, Feb. »»»