Canadian actor Martin Short has said his daughter Katherine "will be remembered for the light and joy she brought into the world" following her death at the age of 42. Katherine Short was a social worker, US media reported, and the eldest of three children her father adopted with actress and singer»»»

Novarion DMX Construction, a Sibiu-based company with over 11 years of experience in construction and general contracting and a portfolio of 150,000 square meters built, announces the entry of Novarion Holding SRL into its shareholding structure. The company, controlled by entrepreneur Raul Țărnaru»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces have liberated the settlement of Grafskoye in the Kharkov region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday. "As a result of active and decisive actions, units of the Sever battlegroup liberated the Grafskoye settlement in the Kharkov region," the mi»»»

Iran on Wednesday dismissed US claims about its missile program as "big lies", after President Donald Trump said Tehran was developing missiles that could strike the United States. In his State of the Union address on Tuesday, Trump accused Tehran of "sinister nuclear ambitions" as Washington ups t»»»

Dubai: The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has partnered with Core42, a G42 company, to develop what it describes as the world’s first sovereign financial cloud services infrastructure dedicated to the financial sector. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The new platform,»»»

Dubai: The UAE Lottery on Wednesday revealed the full identity of its first-ever winner of the Dh5 million second prize in the new format of the Lucky Day draw launched in December 2025 with a Dh30 million jackpot. Indian expat Murugananth Govinthan was announced as the winner of the life changing »»»

From the approval of the Procedure for Handling Investor Complaints on January 28, 2022 to January 2026, the National Investment Agency received 63 complaints. At least 61 complaints were reviewed, 35 complaints from 2022 to 2024, and 24 complaints for 12 months of 2025, including two complaints ca»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin has failed to achieve any of his objectives in Ukraine, and Bulgaria has stood on the right side of history, Continue the Change – Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB) said in a declaration marking four years since Russia’s military aggression against Ukraine. The statement »»»

A record 129 journalists and media workers were killed worldwide in 2025, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Wednesday, blaming Israel for two-thirds of the deaths. It was the second consecutive annual record for press deaths and the deadliest year since the CPJ began collecting data more th»»»

The UN Security Council has announced sanctions on four commanders from the Rapid Support Forces for atrocities committed in the October takeover of the Darfur city of El-Fasher. The four are high-ranking members of the RSF, which a UN probe last week determined had committed acts of genocide in th»»»

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have arrived in the Middle East for their first international trip together in 18 months. Prince Harry and Meghan will spend two days visiting Jordan to highlight efforts to support vulnerable communities affected by conflict and displacement. The couple, who stepped »»»

TradeGermanyIndustrial AI: Germany's best chance to take on US, China?Nik MartinGermany is already harnessing AI for smarter production — with virtual factories, robot fleets and its newly launched Industrial AI Cloud. Can this edge overcome stagnation and let the country truly take on its rivals? »»»

At its meeting, Parliament of Kyrgyzstan approved the candidacies of two new Cabinet members. Deputies supported the government’s decision to appoint Erlist Akunbekov as Acting Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers — Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. The new h»»»

According to a declaration by GERB-UDF, presented by MP Georg Georgiev on Wednesday, support for Ukraine is not an act of momentary solidarity but a strategic investment in Europe’s security and in preserving the international order. Georgiev marked four years since the start of the Russian Federat»»»

KRASNODAR, Russia (Sputnik) - The office of the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) in the Krasnodar Territory said on Wednesday that it had prevented a terrorist attack on a military airfield in the region, adding that a man planned to set fire to a plane on the Ukrainian special services' inst»»»

Gold prices rose on Wednesday, lifted by a softer dollar and heightened safe-haven demand amid uncertainty over US tariffs and rising friction between Washington and Tehran. Spot gold rose 0.8% to $5,190.99 per ounce, as of 0841 GMT. US gold futures for April delivery were up 0.7% at $5,210.40. The»»»

China and Germany want to deepen cooperation, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Chinese Premier Li Qiang said in Beijing on Wednesday, as Merz began a visit aimed at resetting ties amid a widening trade imbalance. Merz told Li that Germany attached great importance on maintaining and deepening i»»»

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Wednesday he did not take his security for granted, after he was evacuated from his residence for several hours following a bomb threat sent to a Chinese dance group. Albanese was evacuated from his residence in Canberra late on Tuesday following t»»»

Colonel Jang Do-young (L), public affairs director of South Korea Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Colonel Ryan Donald (R), public affairs director of U.S. Forces Korea, pose for a photo during a press briefing on the 2026 Freedom Shield military exercise at the Defense Ministry in Seoul on Wednesday. Po»»»

Dubai: Music may follow you everywhere in life. Spotify now wants it to follow you into the afterlife. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The streaming giant has partnered with beverage brand Liquid Death to launch what they describe as the world’s first music-streaming u»»»

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Dubai: The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has shut down 12 offices found to be illegally recruiting domestic workers without the required licences and referred their cases to the Public Prosecution in coordination with economic development authorities nationwide. Also Read: UAE shuts»»»

On the ninth day of Ramadan, the Big Bad Wolf (BBW) Books sale is set to open in Dubai Studio City’s Sound Stage, offering readers and families an extensive selection of books at affordable prices. The 11-day sale, starting Thursday and held in partnership with the Sharjah Book Authority and Dubai »»»

Mayor of the southern capital of Kyrgyzstan, Zhanarbek Akayev, unveiled large-scale plans for greening and urban improvement. During an inspection tour of city areas, he emphasized that the main priority for 2026 will be the creation of a «green, clean, and comfortable» Osh, the Osh City Hall repor»»»

Dubai: Beneath the cold blaze of surgical lights, a patient lies open-eyed and conscious whilst a surgeon navigates the most complex structure known to science - the human brain. Electrodes map neural pathways in real time, a theatre of clinicians works in near-silence and the patient, feels nothin»»»

Authorities have shuttered an unlicensed mosque in the Agios Panteleimonas neighborhood in Athens following orders from Migration and Asylum Minister Thanos Plevris. The facility, located at the intersection of Fylis and Folegandrou streets, was found to be operating without legal permits. Police a»»»

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was expected in Israel on Wednesday for a two-day visit focusing on strengthening security, economic and technological cooperation between the two countries. Modi has said he would hold talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Isaac Herz»»»

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar praised Bulgaria’s proactive role in promoting peace and reconstruction in the Gaza Strip during a phone call with Bulgarian Foreign Minister Nadezhda Neynski. The discussion covered ways to deepen and expand bilateral cooperation, particularly in economic and »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine's military commissars forcibly drafted and sent a Hungarian-Ukrainian citizen to the front lines, where he later surrendered to Russian forces near Pokrovsk (Krasnoarmeysk), the Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday. "Prisoner of war Albert Roman from the 14th Brigad»»»

Saudi Arabia has ranked first in the Middle East for women’s empowerment and recorded the highest global improvement in supportive frameworks, according to the World Bank’s Women, Business and the Law 2026 report. The Kingdom posted the largest increase in points worldwide in the “supportive framew»»»

The Japanese government demanded the swift release of one of its citizens detained in Iran for over a month on Wednesday, without providing further details of the case. The person was detained on January 20 and the government ‌has been in ‌touch with the family ‌and ⁠the Iranian authorities, Deputy»»»

At the start of the government meeting on Wednesday, caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov said that an intimidation operation had been launched against Interior Minister Emil Dechev. “An intimidation operation has been launched against the Interior Minister. When a minister begins to rid the Inter»»»

Tunis, Feb 25 (TAP) - President Kais Saïed paid a visit on Tuesday afternoon to the headquarters of the Ellouhoum company in El Ouardia.During this visit, the Head of State inquired about the conduct of activities at this company, which had been...»»»

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is meeting China's top leaders Wednesday at the start of a whirlwind two-day visit to press for a fair economic playing field for German companies, and China's assistance in bringing about an end to Russia's four-year-old war in Ukraine. The German leader's plane to»»»

Dubai: A new day filled with mercy and forgiveness unfolded during the Holy Month of Ramadan at Bab Al Shams Desert Resort, where community and collaboration took centre stage. The gathering brought together teams from Dubai Police General Headquarters, represented by the General Department of Comm»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Museums has announced the successful inscription of a further three significant Qatari heritage sites on the Heritage List of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (ICESCO), reflecting Qatar’s sustained commitment to preserving, promoting, and sharin»»»

Shortly after taking the oath as an MP, Edis Daudov submitted a request to leave the parliamentary group of the Alliance for Rights and Freedoms (ARF), National Assembly Chair Raya Nazaryan said on Wednesday. Daudov took the oath as a Member of Parliament from the ARF list in the 18th multi-member »»»

Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri does not seem concerned about a possible spillover of the U.S.-Iran conflict into Lebanon, sources told Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper. The sources said they sensed from Berri's attitude that Hezbollah will not take any action in the event of a strike on Iran. A report pub»»»

As Lebanon prepares for its parliamentary elections, reports say the country is under pressure to postpone the juncture. A report published Tuesday in pro-Hezbollah al-Akhbar newspaper said the United States, Saudi Arabia, and France are pressuring Lebanon to postpone the elections for at least one»»»

Egypt on Tuesday urged the international community to better support Lebanon's armed forces to ensure that all weapons in the country come under the exclusive authority of the state. Speaking at a preparatory meeting in Cairo ahead of next month's Paris conference in support of the Lebanese Army, E»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov met with Mikhail Shvydkoy, Special Representative of the Russian President for International Cultural Cooperation. The two sides discussed prospects for developing Kyrgyzstan — Russia relations in the cultural and humanitarian spheres and upcoming joint initiat»»»

London: British luxury carmaker Aston Martin on Wednesday announced plans to cut up to one-fifth of its workforce after widening annual losses on US tariffs and weak Chinese demand. The job losses total around 600, with Aston Martin employing some 3,000 people. "In 2025, the global luxury automotiv»»»

Two bears from an Argentinian zoo have just arrived in Sofia by air en route to their new home in the Belitsa bear sanctuary in the southern Rila mountain. Gordo and Florence have lived in the Lujan zoo. Landing in Sofia, Gordo and Florencia became the first bears ever flown from South America to S»»»

A Turkish Air Force F‑16 fighter jet crashed near a highway in western Turkey early Wednesday, killing its pilot, officials and media reports said. Radio and radar contact with the jet was lost shortly after midnight after it took off from the 9th Main Jet Base in Balikesir province, according to a»»»

The European Union and Samir Kassir Foundation launched Wednesday the 21st edition of the Samir Kassir Award for Freedom of the Press. The award, which has been granted by the European Union since 2006, honors the Lebanese journalist and writer Samir Kassir, who was assassinated in 2005. The compet»»»

Business Run 2026, a large-scale corporate race bringing together entrepreneurs, company executives, and business teams from across the country, will take place on April 26 in Adinai Park. The event is organized by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic. Business Run is positio»»»

A wedding celebration in Bihar’s Buxar district turned into a shocking incident on Tuesday night after a bride was shot at point-blank range on stage, allegedly by a former partner, according to local media reports. The victim, 18-year-old Aarti Kumari, was undergoing the jaimala ritual (the tradit»»»

Rene Karabash’s novel She Who Remains has been selected for the longlist of the International Booker Prize, according to information published on the award’s official website and cited by BTA. This marks the second time a Bulgarian novel has reached this stage of the prestigious competition, follow»»»