Novinite 13m

Bulgaria: Borissov Reviews Zhelyazkov Cabinet Achievements and Calls for Full Election Mobilization

GERB leader Boyko Borissov met with ministers from the outgoing “Zhelyazkov” cabinet after they formally handed over power to the caretaker government, using the gathering to review the work of the administration and outline the party’s next political steps. At GERB headquarters, Borissov was joine»»»

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Novinite 25m

Bulgaria’s Election Commission Launches Preparations for April 2026 Snap Vote

The Central Election Commission (CEC) has launched the practical phase of preparations for Bulgaria’s early parliamentary elections, scheduled for April 19, 2026 under Presidential Decree No. 58. The process is moving forward in line with the timelines and responsibilities set out in the Electoral »»»

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Al Manar 29m

Netanyahu: We insist on the Israeli army remaining in the “buffer zone” in Lebanon and Gaza - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Netanyahu: We insist on the Israeli army remaining in the “buffer zone” in Lebanon and Gaza 19-02-2026 16:33 PM Latest News Urgent News Net»»»

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Japan's reelected leader wants to cooperate with US in rare earths development

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Wednesday expressed hopes of deepening her relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump and strengthen cooperation between the two countries in rare earths development and other areas of economic security when she visits Washington next month. Takaichi, at»»»

Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Caretaker Energy Minister Prioritizes Stable, Competitive, Sustainable Energy Sector

Protecting the national interest and developing a stable, competitive and sustainable energy sector will be the main priorities of caretaker Energy Minister Traicho Traikov. The newly appointed minister took over from his predecessor, Zhecho Stankov, at a ceremony at the Energy Ministry on Thursday»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Gold Advances on US–Iran Tensions as Markets Weigh Fed Policy Path

Gold prices extended gains on Thursday after rising more than 2% in the previous session, as lingering tensions between the United States and Iran prompted a flight to safety, while investors evaluated the Federal Reserve's monetary policy path. Spot gold rose 0.2% to $4,989.09 per ounce by 1227 GM»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Netherlands refuses to repatriate ISIL militants and their families transferred from Syria to Iraq: reports - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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BNE 1h

How self-drilling “e-seeds” dropped by drones can mitigate Aral Sea disaster

Climate change is largely driven by human activity – industrial emissions and the overuse of natural resources. Those who study the field know that one of the most striking examples of environmental mismanagement is the drying of the Aral Sea. »»»

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BNE 1h

Brazil's Lula targets $20bn India trade as he begins Asia tour with AI summit

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva arrived in India on February 18 for a state visit targeting $20bn in bilateral trade for the year, up from $15.2bn in 2025, as he seeks to deepen ties with one of the world's fastest-growing major economies. »»»

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BNE 1h

Brazil's Lula targets $20bn India trade as he begins Asia tour with AI summit

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva arrived in India on February 18 for a state visit targeting $20bn in bilateral trade for the year, up from $15.2bn in 2025, as he seeks to deepen ties with one of the world's fastest-growing major economies. »»»

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BNE 1h

Israel Canada becomes Israel’s biggest real estate developer through historic Acro acquisition

Israel Canada is set to acquire Acro's operations for ILS3.1bn ($990mn), turning Israel Canada into the largest real estate company in Israel. Representing a 10% premium over market value, the transaction will lead the company to an estimated combined valuation of ILS10bn ($3.2bn), Globes repo»»»

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BNE 1h

Brazil's Lula targets $20bn India trade as he begins Asia tour with AI summit

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva arrived in India on February 18 for a state visit targeting $20bn in bilateral trade for the year, up from $15.2bn in 2025, as he seeks to deepen ties with one of the world's fastest-growing major economies. »»»

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BNE 1h

Slovakia declares oil emergency and cuts fuel supplies to Ukraine

The Slovak government has declared an oil emergency and the country’s key refinery, Hungarian MOL-owned Slovnaft, has cut fuel exports to Ukraine to keep its products only for the domestic market. Slovakia has been facing »»»

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BNE 1h

Slovakia declares oil emergency and cuts fuel supplies to Ukraine

The Slovak government has declared an oil emergency and the country’s key refinery, Hungarian MOL-owned Slovnaft, has cut fuel exports to Ukraine to keep its products only for the domestic market. Slovakia has been facing »»»

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BNE 1h

Slovakia declares oil emergency and cuts fuel supplies to Ukraine

The Slovak government has declared an oil emergency and the country’s key refinery, Hungarian MOL-owned Slovnaft, has cut fuel exports to Ukraine to keep its products only for the domestic market. Slovakia has been facing »»»

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BNE 1h

Slovakia declares oil emergency and cuts fuel supplies to Ukraine

The Slovak government has declared an oil emergency and the country’s key refinery, Hungarian MOL-owned Slovnaft, has cut fuel exports to Ukraine to keep its products only for the domestic market. Slovakia has been facing »»»

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Gulf News 1h

Fujairah makes Guinness World Records with honey pollen scientific workshop

Fujairah has secured a place in the Guinness World Records after hosting the world’s largest scientific workshop on pollen in honey, bringing together 358 scientists, experts, researchers and students in a landmark educational event. Organised by the Fujairah Environment Authority in strategic part»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Fair Elections, Stability, and Continuation of Key Infrastructure Projects are Priorities for New Regional Development Minister

The newly appointed caretaker Minister of Regional Development and Public Works Angelina Boneva officially took over the management of the department from her predecessor, the former minister Ivan Ivanov. At the handover ceremony, Boneva stated that her main mission over the next three months will »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Former Minister of Culture Marian Bachev Hands Over His Post "With Head Held High"

During the handover ceremony of the cabinet on Thursday former minister of culture Marian Bachev stated that he is turning over his post "after 400 days in office, with head held high and a feeling of completed duty". "I might have offended some people voluntarily or involuntarily, but institutiona»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

GERB Leader: Caretaker Cabinet Is Entirely President Iotova's Responsibility from This Point On

Speaking at GERB’s headquarters on Thursday, party leader Boyko Borissov said that the newly appointed caretaker government was the responsibility of President Iliana Iotova from that point on. “From this point on, the government is entirely Ms. Iotova’s responsibility and there is no backing out,”»»»

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UPI 2h

Leftist lawmaker Jose Maria Balcazar becomes Peru’s interim president - UPI.com

Peru's new interim president, Jose Maria Balcazar, speaks at a press conference in Lima, Peru, on Wednesday. Peru's political crisis led to the ouster of its eighth president in nearly a decade. It took a surprising new turn with the appointment of octogenarian congressman Balcazar as interim presi»»»

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Gulf News 2h

New bill seeks sustainable reintegration program for returning overseas Filipinos

A new measure has been filed in the Philippines which eyes the establishment of a reintegration program for returning overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and for those whose overseas employment contracts have ended. Senate bill no. 1776, also known as the “National Reintegration Bill,” has been propos»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Caretaker Environment Popov Vows to Carry Forward Work in Key Areas

Caretaker Environment Minister Julian Popov said he is committed to working in a spirit of continuity on the key areas of the ministry’s activities, the ministry said in a press release. He took over the post from Manol Genov. The two discussed items on the Ministry’s agenda where work needs to con»»»

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Novinite 2h

New Caretaker Government in Bulgaria: Stabilizing Elections or Testing Ground for Political Realignment?

The announcement of the new caretaker cabinet led to a wide-ranging discussion on its role, extending beyond the immediate task of organizing elections. While questions of neutrality, competence, and public trust dominate the debate, analysts increasingly raise the possibility that the ministers se»»»

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Al Manar 2h

Iran, Russia Stage Mock Rescue of Hijacked Ship in Joint Naval Drills Near Strait of Hormuz - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Al Manar 2h

House Speaker Nabih Berri meets Saudi ambassador to Lebanon Walid Al-Bukhari - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Al Manar 2h

House Speaker Nabih Berri meets Lebanese Army Commander Major General Rodolph Haykal - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Gulf News 3h

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque enhances Ramadan experience

Abu Dhabi: The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre has enhanced its readiness to welcome visitors during the holy month of Ramadan as part of a wider national initiative. A coordination meeting with strategic partners was held to align efforts and strengthen cooperation, attended by Dr. Yousef Al Obai»»»

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24 News Agency 3h

Elvira Surabaldieva elected Chair of Parliamentary Committee - | 24.KG

MP Elvira Surabaldieva has been elected Chair of the Committee on International Affairs, Defense, Security and Migration of the Zhogorku Kenesh. The decision was adopted during a parliamentary session on February 19, with 69 deputies voting in favor of Surabaldieva and one voting against. The commi»»»

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Sputnik 3h

SputnikPro Continues Engagement With Daffodil University

Sputnik international news agency and radio held another SputnikPro session for Daffodil International University, one of the leading private universities in Bangladesh, based on its cooperation agreement with Sputnik. Senior Social Media Editor at Sputnik’s Foreign Language News Production, Denis »»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Health education official outlines roadmap for improving lifestyle through fasting in Ramadan

DOHA: Fasting during the holy month of Ramadan represents a golden opportunity to reset one's lifestyle and enhance both physical and mental well-being. By granting the body a period of physiological rest, fasting can help improve key health indicators such as blood sugar regulation, weight managem»»»

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Novinite 3h

Bulgaria: Gyurov Caretaker Government Sets Seven Key Priorities for Stability and Fair Elections

Following the swearing-in of the caretaker cabinet, Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov addressed the National Assembly, emphasizing a government guided by reason rather than hysteria. He made it clear that his administration would not promise immediate reforms or miracles, but would focus on ensuring fai»»»

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24 News Agency 3h

Vice Speaker of Parliament Karim Khanjeza steps down - | 24.KG

Vice Speaker of the Zhogorku Kenesh of Kyrgyzstan Karim Khanjeza has resigned from his post. He announced his decision during a parliamentary session on February 19. He stated that the decision was made due to personal circumstances. The parliamentary group Mekenchil has nominated MP Bolot Ibragimo»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Cancer patient dies after ambulance stopped in Philippine busway; official in-charge fired

The Philippines’ transport chief has relieved a senior enforcement officer from his post after an ambulance carrying a critically ill patient was stopped from using a dedicated bus lane, resulting in the death of the patient. With this, acting Department of Transportation (DOTr) secretary Giovanni »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

Andrey Gurov Caretaker Cabinet Sworn In, Sets Course for Fair Elections on April 19

Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov and his cabinet took the oath of office before the National Assembly on Thursday, with President Iliana Iotova in attendance. Earlier on Thursday, Iotova signed decrees appointing the caretaker government and setting National Assembly elections for April 19, 20»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

Former Finance Minister Says Rollover-Budget Balance Positive, Hands Over to Caretaker Finance Minister

Former finance minister Temenuzhka Petkova said the caretaker government was inheriting stable and sustainable public finances from the regular cabinet at a handover ceremony at the Ministry of Finance in Sofia on Thursday. Petkova added that she had briefed Caretaker Minister of Finance Georgi Kli»»»

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Sana 3h

Arab Group calls for UN steps to compel Israel to reverse West Bank annexation

New York, Feb. 19 (SANA) The Arab Group at the U.N. Security Council renewed its condemnation of Israel’s recent measures aimed at asserting control over the West Bank, expanding settlements, enabling settler violence and forcibly displacing Palestinians. The group said these unilateral actions vio»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

Media Review: February 19

OVERVIEW All media report on the caretaker cabinet proposed by Prime Minister-designate Andrey Gurov to President Iliana Iotova on Wednesday. Iotova signed a decree appointing the caretaker government on Thursday morning. POLITICS In an interview with the Bulgarian National Radio (BNR), Continue th»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Ramadan boosts demand for Qatari dates as strong local production ensures ample availability

Doha, Qatar: Demand for dates is witnessing a marked increase during the holy month of Ramadan, driven by dietary traditions associated with fasting. At the same time, market supply remains diverse and robust, benefiting from continued government support that has strengthened domestic production to»»»

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Novinite 4h

Summer 2026 Sees New Burgas-Radom Connection for Holiday Travelers

Wizz Air, the leading airline in Bulgaria by market share, has announced the launch of a new direct route connecting Burgas with Radom, Poland. Flights on this line will operate twice weekly, on Tuesdays and Saturdays, beginning on July 21, 2026, at the peak of the summer travel season. Tickets are»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 4h

Rumyana Bachvarova Appointed Chef de Cabinet to Caretaker Prime Minister Gurov

Rumyana Bachvarova has been appointed Chef de Cabinet to caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov, the government’s press service told BTA on Thursday. Earlier in the day, she attended the handover ceremony at the Council of Ministers. Bachvarova holds a degree in sociology from Sofia University St. K»»»

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Kathimerini 4h

Court hands 9-year prison sentence to child charity founder

An appeals court in Athens has sentenced the founder of a Greek child charity to nine years and six months in jail for his role in a case involving the abuse of minors under his care, converted into a financial penalty of 10 euros per day. Earlier on Thursday, the court upheld and expanded a guilty»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 4h

GERB-UDF Say President Iotova Does Bear Responsibility for Caretaker Cabinet

Representatives of GERB-UDF said they disagreed with claims that President Iliana Iotova bears no responsibility for the caretaker government. “With regard to the prime minister, we agree that the choice was limited, but as for the composition of the cabinet, we cannot agree that Iotova carries no »»»

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Al Manar 4h

West Bank: Israeli occupation forces begin demolishing a Palestinian home in the Ein Al-Bayda area of the northern Jordan Valley - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe West Bank: Israeli occupation forces begin demolishing a Palestinian home in the Ein Al-Bayda area of the northern Jordan Valley 19-02-2026»»»

Bulgarian News Agency 4h

TISP Renews Allegations of Caretaker Cabinet's Links to Petrohan Case

On the day the caretaker cabinet took the oath of office, There Is Such a People (TISP) again tied the new government to the Petrohan crime case, echoing allegations circulated on Wednesday by TISP itself, Vazrazhdane and MRF-New Beginning. Reading a declaration on behalf of his parliamentary group»»»

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Novinite 4h

Bulgaria: Peevski Rejects Gyurov Cabinet, Citing Threats to Children and Morality

Delyan Peevski, leader of the DPS-New Beginning parliamentary group, issued a strongly worded statement in response to the swearing-in of the “Gyurov” caretaker government before the National Assembly. Peevski said his group did not honor the oath of the new cabinet, arguing that it “does not repre»»»

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Gulf News 4h

UAE joins global AI push as 58 nations back cooperation roadmap

Dubai: Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, attended the opening session of the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi on behalf of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, joining global leaders in discussions focused on expanding international coopera»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 4h

MECh Leader Says New Caretaker Cabinet Includes “Shocking Names” and Will Not Receive Party Support

Commenting on the composition of the new caretaker cabinet, Radostin Vasilev, Chair of the Morality, Unity, Honour party (MECh), said that the line-up contained what he described as “shocking names” that could not receive his party’s backing. Vasilev singled out Stoil Tzitzelkov, noting that he had»»»

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Novinite 4h

Mixed Reactions to Bulgaria’s Caretaker Cabinet as Opposition Questions Choice of Deputy PM

Deputy Chairwoman of the GERB parliamentary group, Denitsa Sacheva, voiced strong criticism of the new caretaker government immediately after its swearing-in, calling the appointment of the Deputy Prime Minister responsible for fair elections a “false start.” Speaking to journalists in the National»»»

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Novinite 4h

New PM Gyurov: “No Revanchism, Only Fair Elections and Accountability”

The transition of power in Bulgaria was marked by a formal ceremony in the Granite Hall of the Council of Ministers, where former Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov handed over authority to Acting Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov. Zhelyazkov described the moment as one of responsibility both accepted and »»»

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