Al Awsat 3m

Obeidat to Asharq Al-Awsat: Gaddafi Tried to Assassinate King Hussein with Missile Given to Wadie Haddad

In the second installment of his interview with Asharq Al-Awsat, former Jordanian prime minister and intelligence chief Ahmad Obeidat recounts details of a missile plot to assassinate King Hussein, which he says was backed by Muammar Gaddafi and carried out through operatives linked to Wadie Haddad»»»

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The Peninsula 6m

First woman envoy for Palestine dies in France: family

Paris, France: Leila Shahid, the first woman diplomat representing Palestine abroad, died in southern France aged 76, her family said. "She died today," her sister Zeina told AFP. She did not provide further details. "Leila Shahid, the iconic ambassador of Palestine, has left us. This is a huge los»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 8m

No Other People Were Present at Petrohan Lodge on Night of Three Deaths, Evidence Points to Suicide, Authorities Say

There were no other people present at the Petrohan mountain lodge on the night when three people died there, Deputy Appellate Prosecutor of the Sofia Appellate Prosecution Office Natalia Nikolova said during a joint briefing by the prosecution service and the police. Three men were found shot dead »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 8m

President Is No Longer to Be Held Responsible for Caretaker Cabinet following Latest Constitutional Revisions - BSP Leader

Commenting on the Cabinet line-up proposed by caretaker prime minister-designate Andrey Gurov on Wednesday, Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) leader Krum Zarkov said that each minister will ultimately be judged by their results. ”However, one thing is clear — following the latest constitutional amend»»»

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BBC 17m

Spain luxury hotel scammer booked rooms for one cent, say police

Spanish police have arrested a 20-year-old man suspected of hacking a hotel booking website and reserving luxury rooms priced at up to €1,000 ($1,180; £870) per night for just one euro cent. He was detained while staying at a Madrid hotel, where he is accused of having racked up more than €20,000 o»»»

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The Peninsula 21m

Qatar Meteorology warns of chilly weather with lingering dust

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Meteorology Department (QMD) has warned the public of chilly weather with lingering dust, light fog, and the possibility of further fog formation later, with northeast to northwest winds, light to moderate in speed, on Wednesday. In an advisory shared on its official platform»»»

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BNE 22m

Hungary's Fidesz submits resolution rejecting Ukraine’s EU bid

Lawmakers from Hungary’s ruling Fidesz party on February 17 submitted a draft resolution to parliament opposing Ukraine’s EU membership and calling on the government to reject further support that could draw the bloc deeper into the war, state news agency MTI writes. »»»

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BNE 22m

Polish payment system BLIK’s owners reportedly mull potential IPO at $2bn valuation

The owners of Polish mobile payment system BLIK have held preliminary discussions regarding a potential initial public offering in Warsaw that could value the company at up to $2bn, Bloomberg reported on February 17. Accor»»»

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Novinite 26m

Former President Calls Out Political Bias in Gyurov’s Caretaker Cabinet, Warns Citizens to Watch Closely

Former President Rumen Radev expressed sharp criticism of the newly announced caretaker cabinet under Prime Minister-designate Andrey Gyurov, describing it as a “party cabinet” and urging the public to closely monitor its actions and the upcoming early parliamentary elections. Speaking shortly afte»»»

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BNE 27m

MOSCOW BLOG: Imperialism is back

The Geneva peace talks on ending the war in Ukraine broke up yesterday with no concrete results. There were no announcements nor any readout of what was discussed. However, US envoy Steve Witkoff released an upbeat post on social media saying the talks were “positive”. A report by the Russian news »»»

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BNE 27m

Czech minister of industry offers Slovakia oil supplies via Druzhba pipeline

Czech Minister of Industry and Trade Karel Havlíček has offered to supply Slovakia with oil via the Druzhba pipeline reverse flow. The Czech side could also enhance the transportation capacities from Germany, Slovak state broadcaster STVR reported, referring to Havlíček. »»»

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Gulf News 30m

Iran & Russia plan navy drills as US military presence grows

Dubai: Iran and Russia are set to launch joint naval manoeuvres in the Sea of Oman on Thursday, Iranian media reported, as a massive US military build-up and escalating rhetoric continue to stoke tensions across the Gulf despite ongoing diplomacy between Tehran and Washington. The drills come at a »»»

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TAP 31m

President Saied exchanges Ramadan greetings with Egyptian counterpart

Tunis, Feb 18 (TAP) - President Kais Saied and his Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah al-Sissi exchanged greetings on the advent of the holy month of Ramadan during a phone call, according to a Presidency of the Republic press release.The two...»»»

Bulgarian News Agency 32m

Rumen Radev Says Draft Caretaker Cabinet Includes Individuals with Pronounced Party, Political Affiliations

The draft cabinet proposed by caretaker prime minister-designate Andrey Gurov on Wednesday includes individuals with pronounced party and political affiliations, former president Rumen Radev said in a Facebook post. ”The assemblage excluded the presidential institution from shaping the caretaker go»»»

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Tanjug 34m

Vucevic: Pristina's parade circus another slap in face of international law

BELGRADE - Commenting on a "military and police parade in Pristina to mark 18 years since the unilateral and illegally declared independence of the so-called Kosovo," Serbian Progressive Party leader Milos Vucevic, who is also adviser to the president of Serbia on regional affairs, said on Wednesda»»»

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Tanjug 34m

Palalic, Parolin discuss anti-Serb violence in Kosovo-Metohija

THE VATICAN - The head of Serbia's parliamentary friendship group with Italy, the Holy See and the Sovereign Order of Malta, MP Jovan Palalic, met with the Holy See's Secretary of State Pietro Parolin in the Vatican on Wednesday. "Palalic and Parolin discussed the relations between Serbia and the H»»»

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Qatar Tribune 36m

Qatar Charity begins implementing Iftar project in 42 countries

DOHA: Qatar Charity has begun the implementation of its Iftar project in 42 countries worldwide, as part of this year's Ramadan campaign "Good Starts With You". In a press release, Qatar Charity revealed the details of the Iftar project in the Republic of Djibouti, where thousands of people from th»»»

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Novinite 38m

Bulgaria: Who's Who in Andrey Gyurov's Caretaker Cabinet

"The list of ministers will be made up of people with experience, expertise and decency." That was Andrey Gyurov's benchmark when he was named Bulgaria's next caretaker prime minister. A look at the names he announced shows this description largely holds up, though not without nuance. This is Bulga»»»

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RT 39m

Berlin Film Festival slammed over Gaza ‘silence’

Dozens of film industry figures, including Oscar-winning actors Tilda Swinton and Javier Bardem, have signed an open letter accusing the Berlin International Film Festival of “anti-Palestinian racism” over its refusal to condemn Israel’s actions in Gaza. The letter, published on Tuesday in Variety »»»

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RT 39m

Ukrainian disruption of Russian oil pipeline triggers emergency in EU state

Slovakia has declared a state of emergency following Ukraine’s decision to block vital Russian oil supplies to the country, TASR news agency has reported. The state of emergency will be in effect from Thursday until September 30 at the latest, it added, citing Kiev’s refusal to transit Russian oil »»»

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The Peninsula 43m

Cabinet approves restructuring of administrative units of Finance Ministry

Doha, Qatar: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al-Thani chaired the Cabinet's regular meeting held on Wednesday morning at the Amiri Diwan. Following the meeting, Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs H»»»

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Gulf News 44m

Fujairah Ruler pardons 125 prisoners on occasion of Ramadan

His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah, has ordered the release of 125 prisoners from punitive and correctional institutions in Fujairah on Ramadan. The inmates of various nationalities were selected based on good conduct and behaviour. For Ra»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 44m

TISP Leadership Insinuates Connection between Caretaker Cabinet and Petrohan Case

There Is Such a People (TISP) Deputy Floor Leader Stanislav Balabanov told reporters in Parliament on Wednesday that the Andrey Gurov caretaker cabinet can be named Petrohan. Balabanov was making a reference to the three bodies found with gunshot wounds near the Petrohan Pass on February 2, which w»»»

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Business-review 46m

Over 24,000 patients in the past three years for Dental Elite clinics and growing interest in prevention among Romanians

The latest internal analysis conducted by Dental Elite, a chain of dental clinics providing comprehensive dental treatments in Bucharest and Brașov, highlights a growing interest among Romanians in preventive oral healthcare over the past three years. Between 2023 and 2025, Dental Elite doctors tre»»»

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The Peninsula 46m

Dozens of settlers storm Al-Aqsa Mosque compound on first day of Ramadan

Occupied Jerusalem: Dozens of settlers on Sunday stormed the courtyards of the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound on the first day of the holy month of Ramadan, under the protection of Israeli occupation forces. WAFA news agency reported that dozens of settlers entered the compound and performed Talmudic ritu»»»

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Business-review 49m

Veltol Holding strengthens its market position with accelerated growth in 2025 and announces new investments

After a challenging economic year that affected most business sectors, Veltol Holding – the Romanian technology company specializing in renewable energy, energy storage systems, intelligent energy management solutions (EMS), as well as building management systems (BMS) and automation – doubled its »»»

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UPI 53m

Congress deposes billionaire Les Wexner over Epstein ties - UPI.com

1 of 2 | Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., Chairman of the House Oversight Committee James Comer, R-Ky., and Rep. William Timmons, R-S.C., speak to reporters after a House Oversight Committee closed-door virtual deposition with Ghislaine Maxwell in the Rayburn House Office Building near the U.S. Capitol in»»»

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Gulf News 56m

RAK Ruler pardons 407 prisoners on occasion of Ramadan

His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, has ordered the release of 407 prisoners from the emirate's correctional and punitive establishments and pledged to settle their financial liabilities on the advent of Ramadan. The prisoners’ release co»»»

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The Peninsula 58m

Ministry of Education launches National Scholarship Initiative in Nuclear Engineering

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MOEHE), in cooperation with the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MECC) and the Civil Service and Government Development Bureau (CSGDB), on Wednesday launched the National Scholarship Initiative to sponsor Qatari students pursui»»»

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Sputnik 59m

Russian, Cuban Foreign Ministers Exchange Views on Current Global Issues

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla exchanged views on current issues on the global and regional agenda at a meeting in Moscow, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday. "On February 18, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey »»»

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Business-review 59m

Outsourcing company Modular Services is doubling its office space up to 1,300 sqm in Palas Iași

Modular Services, an outsourcing company specializing in IT, financial, and cybersecurity operations, expanded its office premises in the United Business Center 3 (UBC 3) building in Palas Iași. The international company has thus doubled its leased area, now occupying 1,300 sqm across two floors. T»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Fire Breaks out Near Iran's Capital Tehran, State Media Says

A fire broke out in Iran's Parand near the capital city Tehran, state media reported on Wednesday, publishing videos of smoke rising over the area which is close to several military and strategic sites in the country's Tehran province, Reuters reported. "The black smoke seen near the city of Parand»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

US Judge Blocks Deportation of Columbia University Palestinian Activist

A US immigration judge has blocked the deportation of a Palestinian graduate student who helped organize protests at Columbia University against Israel's war in Gaza, according to US media reports. Mohsen Mahdawi was arrested by immigration agents last year as he was attending an interview to becom»»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE to see fair, mild weather throughout Ramadan, NCM says

Dubai: The UAE is set to experience generally fair and moderate weather during the holy month of Ramadan, which falls this year in the latter half of February and the first half of March, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said. In a report covering the period from the start of Ramadan until »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Fishing Vessel with Three-Member Crew Goes Missing near Cape Maslen Nos

A Bulgarian fishing vessel with a three-member crew went missing on Wednesday in the area of Cape Maslen Nos in the southern part of the Bulgarian Black Sea coast. Radar contact with the vessel has been lost, the press office of the Ministry of Transport and Communications reported. Coastal Centre »»»

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The Peninsula 1h

New tech and AI set to take athlete data business to next level

Paris: From tracking the trajectory and speed of a footballer's strike to monitoring a Tour de France rider's real-time power output, performance athlete data is deepening its reach in sports, with specialised firms eyeing to score big business. The potential is huge, analysts say, not just for hel»»»

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Kathimerini 1h

Exhumations ordered for Tempe train disaster victims, relatives react

A Larissa prosecutor has ordered the exhumation of nine victims from the Tempe train disaster, which occurred nearly three years ago in central Greece and killed 57 people, mostly students. The exhumations are expected to take place by the end of the week, but laboratories to conduct the required c»»»

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Kathimerini 1h

Report cites missing fire system in deadly Violanta factory blast

An inspection report into the deadly January 26 explosion at the Violanta biscuit factory in Trikala, central Greece, has identified an unexplained removal of a fire suppression system and detailed the path of a gas leak and explosion that killed five workers. According to findings, propane gas lea»»»

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Tanjug 1h

US ambassador to Greece: Energy connectivity in Europe discussed with Serbian PM

ATHENS - US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle said on Wednesday she had met with Serbian PM Djuro Macut on Serbian Statehood Day in Athens to discuss energy connectivity in Europe. "We discussed our shared goals of energy independence and expanding energy connectivity across Europe, including»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Meta's Zuckerberg Faces Questioning at Youth Addiction Trial

Meta Platforms CEO and billionaire Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg is set to be questioned for the first time in a US court on Wednesday about Instagram's effect on the mental health of young users, as a landmark trial over youth social media addiction continues. While Zuckerberg has previously te»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Zhenishbek Toktorbaev dismissed as Mayor of Osh city - | 24.KG

Zhenishbek Toktorbaev has been relieved of his duties as Mayor of Osh city. The municipality of the southern capital of Kyrgyzstan confirmed the information to 24.kg news agency. Toktorbaev was appointed mayor on January 23 last year. He turned 58 on February 14. Prior to his appointment, he served»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Sheikh Ali Khatib Calls for an Arab-Islamic Alliance to Shield Peoples from Looming Dangers

Sheikh Ali Khatib, Deputy Head of the Supreme Islamic Shiite Council, delivered a message marking the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan, emphasizing unity, resilience, and strategic awareness. “We are approaching the blessed month of Ramadan, a month of mercy, goodness, and blessing. On this o»»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE to see clear skies but warns of overnight humidity and fog

Abu Dhabi: The UAE’s National Center of Meteorology has forecast generally clear skies with periods of partial cloud on Thursday, as humid conditions are expected to develop overnight and into early Friday, raising the possibility of fog or mist in parts of the country’s western regions. In its dai»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

38 killed in gas blast at Nigeria lead mine

Jos Plateau: Thirty-eight lead miners were killed when gas exploded at a pit in central Nigeria's Plateau state, local sources told AFP. Twenty-seven others were injured in the blast at the Kampanin Zurak mining site in Plateau state's Bashar district, the acting traditional ruler told AFP. "So far»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Pope spreads digital word to tackle AI-generated fakes

Vatican City: Pope Leo XIV has urged Catholic organisations to include a direct feed of official Vatican news on their websites as the Holy See battles a flood of AI-generated content. Vatican News, the Holy See's official news outlet, reported Wednesday that the pontiff had written to bishops invi»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

QRCS Ramadan Campaign to reach out to 17 countries

DOHA: As the holy month of Ramadan began, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) initiated the activities of its annual Ramadan Campaign under the theme 'Keep Your Balance of Good Deeds Alive', the drive involves numerous humanitarian projects and charitable initiatives to be implemented in Qatar and 17»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Israel Permits 10,000 West Bank Palestinians for Friday Prayers at Al Aqsa

Israel announced that it will cap the number of Palestinian worshippers from the occupied West Bank attending weekly Friday prayers at the Al-Aqsa Mosque in east Jerusalem at 10,000 during the holy month of Ramadan, which began Wednesday. Israeli authorities also imposed age restrictions on West Ba»»»

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Naharnet 1h

Report: North Litani disarmament plan already underway

The Lebanese Army has been searching for weapons and arms depots in the area north of the Litani River for several months, a media report said. “Speaking of separation between a first phase and a second phase is not accurate, because whenever informed of the presence of arms, ammunition or depots i»»»

UPI 1h

GOP Rep. Randy Fine faces backlash over anti-Muslim comments - UPI.com

1 of 2 | Rep. Randy Fine, R-Fla., is facing calls for his resignation from Congress after making an anti-Muslim comment on social media last weekend. Photo courtesy of the U.S. House of Representatives Feb. 18 (UPI) -- Rep. Randy Fine, R-Fla., is facing calls for his resignation from Congress after»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Head of IRGC Intelligence Brigadier Gen. Majid Khadami: 10 foreign intelligence agencies were directly involved in the armed unrest in Iran - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Head of IRGC Intelligence Brigadier Gen. Majid Khadami: 10 foreign intelligence agencies were directly involved in the armed unrest in Iran»»»