Abu Dhabi: The UAE Ministry of Education has approved registration procedures for Students of Determination in public schools for the 2026–2027 academic year. The Ministry said evaluation and diagnosis at Inclusive Education Support Centres will be completed within 15 working days. The process will»»»

Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton briefly interrupted a Congressional inquiry into her alleged involvement with late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, after a photo of her in the closed-door session was posted online by a conservative commentator. Clinton’s testimony before the Hou»»»

Dubai: From 25 February 2026, most people applying for a UK visa will move to a fully digital system, as the British government completes a major shift away from physical visa stickers. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The new eVisa programme, introduced by UK Visas and»»»

Venezuela's interim leader on Thursday asked US President Donald Trump to end all penalties on the South American country, calling the two nations friends and partners following the ouster of Nicolas Maduro on January 3. "Let the blockade and sanctions against Venezuela end now," Delcy Rodriguez sa»»»

ISLAMABAD, Feb 26 (KUNA) - At least 10 militants were killed in security operations in Pakistan's southwestern Balochistan province, said the military on Thursday.According to Pakistan military's media wing Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), security forces conducted a comprehensive area sanit»»»

GENEVA, Feb 26 (KUNA) -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that there is "already greater readiness for the next trilateral format" which is expected to take place in early March.In a post on his (X) account following the US-Ukraine talks on Thursday, Zelenskyy underscored the importance»»»

Pedestrian safety is more than a traffic rule as it is a shared humanitarian responsibility. As the most vulnerable road users, pedestrians are at heightened risk in traffic accidents, particularly when crossing areas are ignored or traffic laws are violated. Major Saud Al Shaiba (left) and Captain»»»

Netflix has declined to raise its proposal to buy Warner Bros Discovery after the Hollywood studio giant deemed Paramount Skydance's rival offer "superior", clearing the path for Paramount to win the takeover battle. Warner Bros, which put itself up for sale last year, on Thursday said Paramount's »»»

Multiple varieties and sizes of Great Value brand cottage cheese sold by Walmart have been recalled due to pasteurization concerns. Photo courtesy the FDA Feb. 26 (UPI) -- Saputo Cheese has recalled certain cottage cheese products sold under Walmart's house brand, Great Value, the Food and Drug Adm»»»

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Thursday that the latest round of talks with the United States dealt with the nuclear programme and the lifting of sanctions, adding that negotiators made "good progress". "We made very good progress and entered into the elements of an agreement very seri»»»

Multiple explosions shook Kabul early Friday as Pakistan and Afghanistan exchanged military strikes across their volatile border, raising fears of a broader escalation between the neighboring countries. Residents in the Afghan capital reported hearing at least three blasts along with aircraft overh»»»

Burger King is testing artificial intelligence-powered employee headsets that monitor staff interactions with customers and oversee store operations. The AI system, called BK Assistant, compiles "friendliness scores" at the fast-food chain's locations based on employees' conversations, according to»»»

A university student in New York was released from custody after federal immigration agents allegedly posing as local police arrested her. According to a local official, agents wore "fake badges" to disguise themselves as New York Police Department (NYPD) officers to access a student residence at C»»»

Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen of Denmark speaks to the media after meeting with President Joe Biden at the White House in Washington, D.C., June 5, 2023. Frederiksen called for snap elections to be held in March. File Photo by Chris Kleponis/UPI | License Photo Feb. 26 (UPI) -- Danish Prime Mini»»»

Tunis, Feb. 26 (TAP) - Minister of Finance, Mishkat Slama Khaldi met on Thursday at the ministry’s headquarters, Ambassador of the United States of America to Tunisia, Bill Bazzi.According to a ministry statement, the meeting addressed the main...»»»

QNA Doha Five new lawyers took the legal oath before the Attorneys’ Admission Committee during its meeting chaired by Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs HE Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi on Thursday. The new lawyers took the legal oath after completing their required traini»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Al Sadd continued with their winning ways as they made a strong comeback to beat Al Duhail 3-1 while Al Gharafa scored a thrilling 3-2 win over Al Rayyan to move into second in the Doha Bank Stars League on Thursday night. At the Abdullah Bin Khalifa Stadium, defending cha»»»

Deputy CEO of an exchange company, Dr Mohammad Amjad Mousa affirmed that Ramadan is an exceptional season for remittances, with transaction volumes increasing annually by 20 to 30 percent compared to other months, peaking in the last 10 days. He indicated that this increase is linked to several soc»»»

Ashraf Siddiqui On the sidelines of the Second Alumni Award Night, Thomas Kinsperger, General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, Doha, shared insights into how the luxury property has thoughtfully reimagined its Ramadan experience this year at Baraha Square. Kinsperger explained that this season’s conce»»»

QNA Geneva Qatar has reiterated its firm and supportive stance on the unity and territorial integrity of Sudan, and the right of its people to live in dignity, security and stability, and rejected any form of interference in its internal affairs. Qatar also expressed deep concern over the continuat»»»

The president and CEO of the World Economic Forum (WEF), Borge Brende, has resigned after a review into his links to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The forum ordered an independent review into Brende over his ties to the disgraced financier following the release of Epstein files by the US D»»»

Ankara, Feb.27 ( SANA) Syrian Information Minister, Hamza al-Mustafa, discussed Thursday with Burhanettin Duran, Head of the Turkish Presidency’s Communications Department, means of establishing a strategic partnership to “combat media disinformation,” as part of efforts to enhance cooperation betw»»»

LONDON, Feb 25 (KUNA) -- Home Office data revealed on Wednesday that 74 migrants arrived to the UK on February 24, marking the first crossing of the English Channel by migrants in two weeks.The migrants were seen disembarking in Ramsgate, Kent. This is the first crossing since February ninth, which»»»

3277314 KUWAIT -- Under the patronage and presence of His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah a military exhibition opens as part of the National Day celebrations. 3277286 KUWAIT -- The Ministry of Justice announces pardon for 39 civilian prisoners on the occasion of»»»

Tunis, Feb. 26 (TAP) - A working session was held, Thursday, devoted to monitoring the implementation of the promotional plan in foreign markets and reviewing Tunisia’s participation in major international events and exhibitions, such as the Berlin...»»»

1 of 5 | Kilmar Abrego Garcia delivers remarks during a rally before his check in at the ICE Baltimore Field Office in Baltimore Md., in August. Federal prosecutors must defend their prosecution Thursday in the case against him for human smuggling in Tennesssee. File Photo by Shawn Thew/EPA Feb. 26»»»

Doha: Former West Ham United striker Michail Antonio is set to resume his club career after agreeing to join Qatar Stars League side Al Sailiya on a short-term deal, according to a report by BBC. The 35-year-old is expected to sign until the end of the current season, with Al Sailiya, who are ninth»»»

Edi Rama reshuffled his government on Thursday following a marathon meeting of the ruling Socialist Party’s parliamentary group, introducing changes in several key ministries just six months after the “Rama 4” cabinet won approval in Parliament. The reshuffle affects the ministries of Foreign Affai»»»

The opposition leader, Sali Berisha sharply criticized Edi Rama’s recent government reshuffle, calling it a self-serving attempt to save his political position. In a video message, Berisha urged citizens and the opposition to continue protests, asserting that their goal is to remove Rama from power»»»

An attendee walks past the ebay motors booth during the 2023 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Nev. EBay announced Thursday that it would cut 800 jobs. File Photo by James Atoa/UPI | License Photo Feb. 26 (UPI) -- Online retailer eBay said Thursday that it plans to cut about 800 jobs or about 6% of its workf»»»

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has removed Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku from her post, while promoting one of her closest associates to a key ministerial position, signaling that her governing model will continue within the cabinet. Rama appointed Ermal Nufi as minister of defense, a rol»»»

Israeli military strikes in eastern Lebanon killed a Syrian teenager on Thursday, the Lebanese health ministry reported, while the Israeli army said it had struck eight compounds belonging to an elite Hezbollah unit. "Israeli enemy air strikes on the Bekaa this evening resulted, according to an ini»»»

A horseshoe shaped medal inscribed with the name MacGinty could be the key to identifying a man who drowned in County Cork 26 years ago, a search and recovery volunteer has said. In July 1999 a man's body was recovered from the River Lee just outside Cork city. The man, believed to be aged in his 4»»»

American and Iranian delegations met in Geneva on Thursday for a new round of negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear program and the possible easing of sanctions, as Washington simultaneously amasses military assets in the Middle East to increase pressure on Iran. The talks are widely seen as a last op»»»

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Thursday that the latest round of talks with the United States dealt with the nuclear program and the lifting of sanctions, adding that negotiators made "good progress". "We made very good progress and entered into the elements of an agreement very seriou»»»

A state of cautious tension has gripped the western Libyan city of Misrata following an attempted assassination of Colonel Mustafa al-Har, who is tasked with running the Anti-Terrorism and Subversive Activities Office in the central region, amid accusations pointing to figures linked to the Benghaz»»»

At today’s meeting of the Socialist Party parliamentary group, Prime Minister Edi Rama decided to introduce changes to the government cabinet.Albana Koçiu has been appointed Deputy Prime Minister, replacing Belinda Balluku in that position.Ferit Hoxha, Albania’s former ambassador to the UN, has bee»»»

Feb. 26 (UPI) -- New York Gov. Kathy Hochul stepped in to help a Long Island grandfather win his battle over a customized license plate reading "PB4WEGO." Seth Bykofsky shared a photo of a letter he received from the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles in January telling him his "PB4WEGO" p»»»

The European Commission has asked the EU's anti-fraud agency to investigate Lord Mandelson following the release of documents in the US relating to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The request to the European Anti-Fraud Office (Olaf) was made last week, a Commission spokeswoman said, after co»»»

The European Commission has told member states they can use existing EU funding to pay for safe abortions, after a citizens' initiative attracted 1.1 million signatures to help women without access to safe and legal terminations. The My Voice, My Choice group behind the initiative has hailed the de»»»

An 82-year-old German man who was in a car at a scrapyard in Munich has been crushed to death by a crane. In a statement, police said the car was intended to be scrapped and the man must have climbed into it without being noticed. The incident took place at the site of a firm in the Obersendling di»»»

Body parts in an advanced state of decomposition were discovered Thursday afternoon in a field in Halkidiki, northern Greece, authorities said. According to initial reports, the head of the local community of Pefkohori alerted police after workers found the remains, some of which had reportedly bee»»»

Government officials rejected speculation linking the presence of US military aircraft at Vasil Levski Sofia Airport to non-NATO operations, while Parliament on Thursday obliged caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov to participate in a hearing on the matter. Earlier in the day, Transport Minister K»»»

In contrast to Prime Minister Edi Rama’s nearly 100-minute speech, sharply focused on justice reform, members of his cabinet delivered a unified message for the year ahead: advancing Albania’s path toward the European Union. Speaking briefly — each for less than 10 minutes — ministers outlined the »»»

Damascus: Syrian Foreign Minister, Asaad Al Shaibani held talks in Damascus on Thursday with a European Union diplomatic delegation on prospects for advancing bilateral relations and facilitating the return of Syrian refugees. The EU delegation, headed by Director for the Middle East and North Afri»»»

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Volodymyr Zelensky’s chaotic rhetoric is a survival tactic shaped by his current predicament, veteran Russian military analyst Viktor Litovkin tells Sputnik. "He is forced to twist and turn, trying on the one hand not to offend his chief patron — the president of the US — and on the other to stay i»»»

Caretaker Foreign Minister Nadezhda Neynsky said during her parliamentary hearing on Thursday, that the deployment of US military aircraft at Sofia airport is not related to current or planned military operations. The hearing is at the request of the Vazrazhdane parliamentary group. On February 19,»»»