Gulf News 8m

Rushing to iftar? Sharjah Police remind drivers that safety comes first

Sharjah Police have called on motorists to reduce speed and drive cautiously in residential neighborhoods, especially during the period leading up to iftar, warning that rushing to reach destinations can endanger lives. Captain Manaa Al Naqbi, Director of the Security Awareness Branch at Sharjah Po»»»

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Gulf News 8m

Dubai court declares contractor’s director insolvent over Dh7.3 million debt

A Dubai civil court has declared a company director insolvent after ruling that he was unable to repay more than Dh7.3 million owed to two banks, liabilities that arose from personal guarantees linked to a struggling contracting firm. Court records show that the Arab national had signed joint and s»»»

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Sana 14m

Syria enters “accelerated recovery phase”, IMF mission reports

New York, Feb. 25 (SANA) The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said Wednesday that Syria has begun a period of rapid economic recovery, citing a fiscal surplus, falling inflation and renewed integration into the global economy. In a statement released on Wednesday following a mission visit to Damas»»»

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Sputnik 14m

Russia Calls on France, UK, EU, UN to Prevent Transfer of Nuclear Weapons to Ukraine - Appeal

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian State Duma lawmakers are calling on the parliaments of France, the United Kingdom, the European Parliament, and the UN to take emergency measures to prevent the transfer of nuclear weapons to Ukraine, Sputnik discovered on Wednesday after reviewing a draft appeal. Earlier»»»

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Gulf News 21m

Thirteen Iraqis killed in fiery crash near Fallujah

Thirteen Iraqis were killed and five others injured in a major traffic accident on the international highway near Fallujah, about 50km west of Baghdad, on Wednesday, local authorities said. Anbar’s Health Directorate said the emergency department at Fallujah Teaching Hospital received multiple casu»»»

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Kathimerini 23m

Civil servants call strikes for Friday, Saturday

The ADEDY umbrella civil servants’ union has called a 24-hour strike for Saturday, to honor the third anniversary of the Tempe train crash that killed 57 people and triggered the biggest protests the country has seen in years. An ADEDY statement Wednesday urged union members to participate in a pro»»»

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UPI 28m

U.S. Treasury Department sanctions ships, companies, people working with Iran - UPI.com

1 of 5 | French residents hold Iranian flags as they gather in support of the Iranian protests, in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris in January. The U.S. government sanctioned more than 30 businesses, vessels and people Wednesday for aiding Iran. File Photo by Maya Vidon-White/UPI | License Photo »»»

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Gulf News 33m

NCERT halts Class 8 textbook distribution

The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has temporarily halted the distribution of its newly released Social Science textbook for Class 8 after certain inappropriate textual material and an error of judgement was found to have inadvertently appeared in Chapter 4, titled “T»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 35m

Former Health Minister Kirilov Rejects Tenfold Price Claims

Former health minister Silvi Kirilov dismissed Wednesday claims that prices for screening tests in a public procurement procedure were inflated tenfold. Kirilov responded to statements by caretaker Health Minister Michail Okoliyski earlier in the day that substantial overpricing had been identified»»»

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The Peninsula 45m

Nearly 1,500 fasting served daily at Al Wakrah iftar tent: Awqaf 

Doha, Qatar: The “Iftar Al-Sa’im” tent in Al Wakrah, organised and supervised by the General Directorate of Endowments (Awqaf) at the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs, receives approximately 1,500 fasting individuals daily, in the reward of benefactors. The initiative forms part of an int»»»

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Kathimerini 47m

Probe into allegedly missing doctor at Zakynthos hospital

Health authorities have launched an investigation into an alleged case of medical negligence involving a severely ill baby taken to hospital on the western island of Zakynthos, officials said Wednesday. Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis said in a post on X he had pressed for the probe into “the sad»»»

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Sputnik 50m

Iran Cannot Be Crippled by Loss of Leadership - Araghchi

Even if the US does manage to assassinate Iran’s leaders, there is a well-established mechanism in place that ensures succession, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi explains. He also points out that the Iranian system does not depend on individuals but is instead supported by the Iranian people»»»

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UPI 52m

Christophe Leribault appointed director of Louvre in post-heist shake-up - UPI.com

1 of 5 | President of Chateau de Versailles Christophe Leribault speaks during a press conference on the "The Forbidden City and the Palace of Versailles" exhibition in the forbidden city in Beijing, China, on April 1, 2024. On Wednesday, he was appointed as the new director at the Louvre Museum. F»»»

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Al Manar 56m

Iran security forces dismantle terrorist gang in southeast of the country: agencies - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iran security forces dismantle terrorist gang in southeast of the country: agencies 25-02-2026 20:37 PM Latest News Urgent News Iran securi»»»

The Peninsula 57m

Amir congratulates Prime Minister of the Netherlands

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent a cable of congratulations to His Excellency Rob Jetten on the occasion of his swearing-in as Prime Minister of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, wishing him success in carrying out his duties, and further progress and development for the »»»

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The Peninsula 57m

Ethical governance of artificial intelligence an urgent necessity: NHRC

Doha, Qatar: The National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) affirmed that the ethical governance of artificial intelligence represents an urgent necessity to ensure the protection of the most vulnerable groups from the risks of discrimination and exclusion, noting that social justice is the compass gui»»»

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Tanjug 1h

Djedovic Handanovic: Serbia in talks with Hungarian side about price for 5 pct stake in NIS

WASHINGTON - Serbian Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Djedovic Handanovic said on Wednesday Serbia was in talks with the Hungarian side about securing the best possible conditions for itself when it comes to resolving the issue of its oil company NIS, including the best possible price for pur»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Israeli Agent Confession Reveals How Deep Hezbollah Has Been Infiltrated

Investigations into detainee “A.M.”, a native of the southern town of Ansar arrested last week on charges of collaborating with Israel, show he did more than carry out assigned tasks under an Israeli agenda. According to the findings, A.M. took the initiative to supply precise information about sit»»»

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IENE en 1h

IENE Roundtable on Energy Security in SEE to Take Place in the European Parliament, Brussels, on March 19

IENE Roundtable on Energy Security in SEE to Take Place in the European Parliament, Brussels, on March 19 - Institute of Energy for South-East Europe About UsMission and VisionBackgroundAnnual ReportArticles of AssociationBoard of GovernorsOrganizationExecutive CommitteeScientific CommitteesResearc»»»

UPI 1h

Colombia’s president formalizes request for constituent assembly - UPI.com

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has been the main advocate of the initiative to reform Colombia’s Constitution. He first raised the possibility of a constituent assembly nearly two years ago and revived the proposal in recent months. Photo by Ricardo Maldonado Rozo/EPA Feb. 25 (UPI) -- Colombian »»»

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BBC 1h

Yungblud festival goes international, but not everyone's convinced

Rock singer Yungblud is taking his music festival BludFest abroad, but the move has split fans. The third edition of the event is going to take place in the Czech Republic in June, after being held in Milton Keynes for the past two years. Some fans told BBC Newsbeat they are glad festival-goers in »»»

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Gulf News 1h

Sharjah announces two-day closure of key exit

Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority announced on social media today, Feb 25, that as part of the ongoing Etihad Rail infrastructure works, the exit coming from Maliha Road West towards Dubai Emirates Road will be closed for two days, starting from midnight on Saturday, Feb 28, until 5am on Monday»»»

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IENE en 1h

IENE Roundtable on Energy Security in SEE to Take Place in European Parliament, Brussels, on March 19

IENE Roundtable on Energy Security in SEE to Take Place in European Parliament, Brussels, on March 19 - Institute of Energy for South-East Europe About UsMission and VisionBackgroundAnnual ReportArticles of AssociationBoard of GovernorsOrganizationExecutive CommitteeScientific CommitteesResearchInt»»»

UPI 1h

Mexico's Sheinbaum: Trump and I discussed 'El Mencho's' capture - UPI.com

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum speaks at a press conference at the National Palace in Mexico City on Wednesday, ruling out potential problems for the FIFA World Cup despite a wave of violence that swept the country after an operation in Jalisco on Sunday that killed Nemesio Oseguera, alias "El»»»

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BBC 1h

'They criminalised us as children and we had done nothing wrong' – apology for abuse survivors

A survivor of institutional abuse in Ireland, who was taken away from her mother when she was one year old, has welcomed an apology from the taoiseach (Irish prime minister). Micheál Martin apologised to survivors of institutional abuse in the Dail (Irish parliament) earlier on Wednesday. There are»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Record 129 Journalists and Media Workers Killed in 2025, Mostly by Israel, Says CPJ

A record 129 journalists and media workers were killed in the course of their work last year, two-thirds of them killed by Israel, the Committee to Protect Journalists said on Wednesday. It was the second straight year that press killings set a record and the second straight year that Israel was re»»»

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BBC 1h

Swiss bar fire victims to get solidarity payout

The Swiss government has announced an emergency payout of 50,000 francs ($65,000; £48,000) for the victims of the deadly fire at the ski bar resort of Crans-Montana on New Year's Eve. The so-called solidarity contribution will go to each of the 115 injured and the families of the 41 who died, the F»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Amnesty Int’l Calls on Lebanese Authorities to Deliver Justice, Truth, Reparations for Israeli War Crimes Victims - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Amnesty Int’l Calls on Lebanese Authorities to Deliver Justice, Truth, Reparations for Israeli War Crimes Victims 25-02-2026 19:56 PM The L»»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE Stands with Türkiye: Condolences Over Military Aircraft Crash

The United Arab Emirates has expressed its solidarity and sincere condolences to the Republic of Türkiye following the crash of a military aircraft, which resulted in the martyrdom of the pilot. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Protest in Central Sofia Calls for Resignation of Acting Prosecutor General Sarafov

A protest is taking place outside the Palace of Justice in Sofia, calling for the resignation of acting Prosecutor General Borislav Sarafov. The event has been organized by the Justice for All initiative. There is a heightened police presence in the area, and traffic has been restricted. The organi»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Surviving Strike, Shamkhani Resumes Central Role in Iran’s War Room

Ali Shamkhani, who taunted Israel after being pulled alive from the rubble of his Tehran home following a strike in June 2025, has survived at the center of Iranian policy-making during its most testing military confrontations and diplomatic endeavors. The 70-year-old former Revolutionary Guard com»»»

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UPI 1h

Pope Leo to make his first papal trip to Africa in April - UPI.com

1 of 5 | Pope Leo XIV delivers on the main balcony of St. Peter's Basilica the Urbi et Orbi message on Christmas Day in Vatican City. The pope will visit Africa in April. File Photo by Stefano Spaziani/UPI | License Photo Feb. 25 (UPI) -- Pope Leo XIV will make a 10-day trip through Africa visiting»»»

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Libya Herald 1h

Customs Authority’s Ras Ajdir branch opens new K9 Police Sniffer Dogs Unit to increase surveillance of prohibited substances smuggling

The Libyan Customs Authority’s Ras Ajdir branch reported today that it had recently opened a new K9 Police Sniffer Dogs Security Unit at the Libyan Tunisian land border crossing. Dogs increasing level of security and surveillance at border crossingThe Ras Ajdir branch said this represents the lates»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Parliament Adopts Procedural Rules for Election of Central Bank Deputy Governor

The National Assembly on Wednesday adopted procedural rules setting out the terms and procedure for nominating a candidate for Deputy Governor and Head of the Issue Department of the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB), for holding the candidate’s hearing before the National Assembly’s Committee on Budge»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Countries Issuing Middle East Travel Advisories as Iran Tensions Rise

Several countries have begun withdrawing dependents of diplomatic personnel and non-essential staff from some locations in the Middle East, or advising citizens to defer travel to Iran, amid rising tensions between Washington and Tehran. Here are some of the moves: AUSTRALIA: The government has tol»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

India’s Modi Visits Israel as US-Iran Tensions Mount

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Israel on Wednesday for a two-day visit that both countries have cast as a chance to deepen relations, as regional concerns mount over the risk of military conflict between the United States and Iran. In an address to the Israeli parliament, Modi told»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Doctor outlines four chronic disease categories in fasting risk classification

Doha, Qatar: The Primary Health Care Corporation reiterated the importance of individual medical assessments for patients with chronic diseases to determine their health capacity to fast during the remaining days of the holy month of Ramadan, particularly those with diabetes, heart, kidney, or resp»»»

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Tanjug 2h

Djuric: Washington has understanding for fact Serbia should not be caught in crossfire

WASHINGTON - Commenting on the issue of Serbia's oil company NIS, Serbian FM Marko Djuric said on Wednesday Washington had understanding for the fact that Serbia should not be caught in a crossfire between big powers, and added that a search for a solution for NIS would be continued. NIS is under U»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

US Unveils New Iran Sanctions in ‘Maximum Pressure’ Effort

The United States on Wednesday announced fresh sanctions targeting Iran, pressing on with what Washington calls its "maximum pressure" campaign ahead of talks between both sides in Geneva. President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened strikes if Iran does not cut a deal on its nuclear program. T»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Qatar participates in high-level segment of Conference on Disarmament

Geneva: The State of Qatar participated in the High-Level Segment of the Conference on Disarmament held in Geneva. Qatar was represented at the event by Deputy Permanent Representative of the Permanent Delegation of the State of Qatar to the UN Office in Geneva, Jawhara bint Abdulaziz Al Suwaidi. A»»»

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Tanjug 2h

Djuric:Washington has understanding for fact Serbia should not be caught in crossfire between big powers

WASHINGTON - Commenting on the issue of Serbia's oil company NIS, Serbian FM Marko Djuric said on Wednesday Washington had understanding for the fact that Serbia should not be caught in a crossfire between big powers, and added that a search for a solution for NIS would be continued. NIS is under U»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Israeli Settlers Burn Tents, Vehicles in West Bank Village, Say Residents

Israeli settlers set ‌fire to vehicles and tents in the Palestinian village of Susiya on Tuesday night, residents said, in the latest incident of settler violence against Palestinians in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. Videos verified by Reuters showed a masked group of men, who residents said were»»»

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Al Majalla 2h

Was Jeffrey Epstein a spy?

Jeffrey Epstein was an American financier born in 1953 in Brooklyn, New York, to a middle-class family. He studied mathematics and physics at New York University and later at Columbia University, but dropped out of school before graduating. His professional life began modestly as a teacher at an el»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Qatar Meteorology Department warns of strong wind, high sea tonight

Doha, Qatar: Weather inshore until 6am on Thursday will be relatively cold with slight dust at times, the Department of Meteorology said in its daily weather report, warning of strong wind at places initially. Offshore, conditions will be marked by slight dust at times, with the report also warning»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Qatar General Tax Authority warns against suspicious links

Doha, Qatar: The General Tax Authority on Wednesday warned the public against fraudulent emails and text messages impersonating the Authority, which contain suspicious links claiming tax refunds or requesting data updates, according to a statement posted on its official social media platforms. The »»»

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BBC 2h

Bill Gates 'took responsibility' over Epstein ties in staff meeting, foundation says

Bill Gates "took responsibility for his actions" and addressed his links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein during a meeting with staff from his charitable foundation, the organisation said. "Bill spoke candidly, addressing several questions in detail," the Gates Foundation said in a stateme»»»

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BBC 2h

Larry Summers quits teaching at Harvard after Epstein probe

Former US treasury secretary and Harvard president Larry Summers is retiring from his roles at the Ivy League university after its review into his ties with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Harvard said it had accepted Summers's resignation as co-director of the Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Bu»»»

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TAP 2h

Culture Minister and US ambassador willing to boost bilateral cultural cooperation

Tunis, February 25 (TAP) – Minister of Cultural Affairs, Amina Srarfi, met with U.S. Ambassador in Tunis Bill Bazzi on Wednesday to boost cultural cooperation between the two countries.The meeting focused on cultural heritage preservation, including...»»»

Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Two Bears Complete Long Journey from Argentina Zoo to Belitsa Sanctuary in Bulgaria

Two bears from an Argentinian zoo successfully completed a long journey to the Belitsa bear sanctuary on Wednesday, to become the first bears ever flown from South America to Bulgaria, according to the Four Paws Foundation, which led the relocation project with support from Bulgarian and internatio»»»

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