BBC 3m

Robert Carradine, Lizzie Mcguire and Revenge of the Nerds star, dies aged 71

Robert Carradine, the US actor best known for roles in Revenge of the Nerds and Lizzie McGuire, has died aged 71. In a statement, his family said the actor took his own life after living with bipolar disorder for nearly two decades. The Carradine family said they wanted to announce his cause of dea»»»

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Al Awsat 5m

USS Gerald Ford, World’s Largest Aircraft Carrier, at US Base on Crete 

The USS Gerald R. Ford, the world's largest aircraft carrier, has reached the US naval base of Souda Bay on Crete, en route to joining a massive military build-up in the Middle East. President Donald Trump, who ordered strikes on Iran last year, has repeatedly threatened Tehran with fresh military »»»

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Kathimerini 13m

Frenchman arrested in Thessaloniki for reckless driving

A 25-year-old French national was arrested in northern Greece early Monday for dangerous driving, police said. The man was seen violating two red traffic lights in the Menemeni area of western Thessaloniki and making dangerous maneuvers risking collision with other vehicles and pedestrians. Eventua»»»

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Kathimerini 13m

Severe flooding submerges farmland in Evros border region

Torrential rain has pushed the Evros River, which forms the border between Turkey and Greece, over its banks, flooding its low-lying areas on both sides of the border. A levee breach in Kornofolia, a community south of Soufli, pushed floodwaters towards the plain submerging more than 1,000 acres of»»»

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France24 19m

Canadian PM Mark Carney heads to India to boost trade and repair ties

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney heads to India on Thursday for the first stop on an Asia–Pacific tour aimed at reducing trade reliance on the United States. Stops in Australia and Japan underscore Ottawa’s push to diversify alliances amid global uncertainty. Canadian Prime M»»»

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Al Manar 22m

Hamas: Settler Arson Attack on West Bank Mosque a Fascist Crime - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hamas: Settler Arson Attack on West Bank Mosque a Fascist Crime 24-02-2026 12:06 PM Hamas on Monday condemned an arson attack carried out b»»»

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Novinite 28m

Bulgaria: Acting Interior Minister Calls for Secretary General’s Dismissal Amid "Petrohan" Controversy

Acting Minister of Interior Emil Dechev has formally requested that President Iliana Yotova dismiss Secretary General of the Ministry of Internal Affairs Miroslav Rashkov. The proposal, approved by the Cabinet on Monday, comes amid a series of high-profile incidents that Dechev said highlight serio»»»

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Al Awsat 29m

From Two Hours to 30 Minutes: Qiddiya Bullet Train to Cut Riyadh Travel Time by 75%

Qiddiya is set to become significantly more accessible under plans to link the entertainment and tourism hub to King Salman International Airport and the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) through the new Qiddiya Bullet Train. The project will reduce travel time to around 30 minutes, down from»»»

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UPI 31m

Nancy Guthrie abduction puts focus on 'kidnap and ransom' insurance - UPI.com

1 of 2 | An FBI image released on Feb. 10 shows a person of interest in the kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie, mother of Today show host Savannah Guthrie. The high-profile case has sparked discussions about who may want or need "kidnap and ransom" insurance. File Photo by FBI/UPI | License Photo ST. PAUL»»»

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The Peninsula 31m

Quitting first cigarette after fasting is first step toward giving up smoking: PHCC 

Doha, Qatar: Ramadan is seen as a suitable opportunity for smokers in their efforts to quit smoking, due to the religious and social factors this month provides that help in overcoming this scourge, as fasting for several hours forces the smoker to reduce nicotine, which trains the body to graduall»»»

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Middle East Observer 37m

TMG’s Profit Climbs 43% in 2025 and FTSE Upgrade Boosts its Global Profile

Cairo — Talaat Moustafa Group Holding (TMG) delivered a robust financial performance in 2025, reporting a 43% year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit to EGP 18.2 billion, supported by broad-based growth across its real estate, hospitality, and recurring income segments. The results reinfor»»»

Middle East Observer 37m

Egypt’s Foreign Reserves Reach Record $52.6bn in Early 2026

Cairo – Egypt’s foreign currency reserves have climbed to their highest levels on record, underscoring a marked improvement in the country’s external financial position amid a challenging global backdrop. In a series of infographics released this week, the Media Center of the Egyptian Cabinet highl»»»

Business-review 43m

Romania records EU’s steepest decline in new car registrations in January

New passenger car registrations in Europe declined year on year in January 2026, marking the first drop since June 2025, amid weaker demand in major markets including Germany, France, and Poland, according to data published by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), cited by Ager»»»

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24 News Agency 46m

Police officer detained in Talas on suspicion of extortion - | 24.KG

The State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (SCNS) reported that, as part of its systematic efforts to identify and combat corruption in law enforcement agencies, it uncovered a case of extortion by T.R.Z., a senior detective of the Criminal Investigation Department of the Department of»»»

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Gulf News 47m

NEET pressure horror in Lucknow: Teen shoots father, tries to dump body parts

Dubai: A teenager has been arrested for allegedly shooting dead his 49-year-old father, a pathology lab owner, at their residence in Aashiana before dismembering the body and attempting to dispose of the remains, Indian media quoted the police as saying on Monday. According to investigators, the in»»»

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Gulf News 57m

1986 'People Power': The spark in Manila that led to world-changing events, 'Iron Curtain' meltdown

Manila: After Adolf Hitler, the murderous dictator of Nazi Germany, and Hideki Tojo, the murderous dictator of Japan during World War II, there emerged Ferdinand Marcos Sr., the murderous dictator of the Philippines. Other lesser Hitlers emerged in Asia, the Americas and Europe. Then after decades »»»

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BNE 1h

Cuban fuel crisis: a Russian tanker is on route. Will Trump let it through?

A tanker widely believed to be carrying Russian fuel is heading towards Cuba, potentially setting the stage for a fresh confrontation between Moscow and Washington as the island struggles under a de facto US fuel embargo that has crippled power generation, transport and basic services. »»»

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BNE 1h

Cuban fuel crisis: a Russian tanker is on route. Will Trump let it through?

A tanker widely believed to be carrying Russian fuel is heading towards Cuba, potentially setting the stage for a fresh confrontation between Moscow and Washington as the island struggles under a de facto US fuel embargo that has crippled power generation, transport and basic services. »»»

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BNE 1h

Cuban fuel crisis: a Russian tanker is on route. Will Trump let it through?

A tanker widely believed to be carrying Russian fuel is heading towards Cuba, potentially setting the stage for a fresh confrontation between Moscow and Washington as the island struggles under a de facto US fuel embargo that has crippled power generation, transport and basic services. »»»

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Al Awsat 1h

A Horse’s Neigh May Be Unique in the Animal Kingdom. Now Scientists Know How They Do It 

Horses whinny to find new friends, greet old ones and celebrate happy moments like feeding time. How exactly horses produce that distinctive sound — also called a neigh — has long eluded scientists. The whinny is an unusual combination of both high and low pitched sounds, like a cross between a gru»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Winter storm blankets US northeast as travel bans imposed

New York: More than 40 million people were under weather warnings in the northeastern United States on Monday, as a winter storm dumped shin-deep snow and officials in New York enforced a citywide travel ban. The so-called "Nor'easter" pummeled the region overnight, disrupting flights and leaving h»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Sidra Medicine, QatarEnergy sign MoU for mutual collaboration across healthcare services, professional development opportunities

DOHA: Sidra MedicineandQatarEnergyhave signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to set a framework for mutual collaboration across healthcare services, professional development opportunities, and the exchange of expertise. The MoU reflects both organizations’ commitment to contribute to the ongoi»»»

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Gulf News 1h

1986 'People Power': The spark in Manila that led to world-changing events, 'Iron Curtain' meltdown

Manila: After Adolf Hitler, the murderous dictator of Nazi Germany, there emerged Ferdinand Marcos Sr., the murderous dictator of the Philippines. Other lesser Hitlers emerged in Asia, the Americas and Europe. Then after decades of darkness, came the EDSA "People Power" revolt, which sparked a sea-»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Saudi Arabia’s 2025 Budget: Record Non-Oil Revenues, Sustained Investment in Well-Being

Saudi Arabia closed the 2025 fiscal year with a strong economic performance underscoring the momentum of its national transformation drive and the resilience of its economy. Official results pointed to what authorities described as a strategic balance between expansionary spending and maintaining f»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

State of the Union Offers Trump a Chance to Make the Case for His Foreign Policy Approach

President Donald Trump's State of the Union address is expected to tilt heavily on domestic issues, but it's also a chance for the Republican to make the case for his foreign policy efforts to Americans who are increasingly demonstrating uneasiness about his priorities. The president counts brokeri»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Israel Seeking Direct Military Coordination with Lebanon 

Israel is seeking to alter the post-ceasefire coordination mechanism along the Lebanese border by establishing direct contact with the Lebanese army, bypassing the United Nations peacekeeping force deployed in the south, said Israeli media. The proposal has reignited debate in Beirut over the futur»»»

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UPI 1h

Seoul stocks rally over 2 pct to land at fresh record high above 5,900 on tech rally - UPI.com

The Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI), shown on a screen in the trading room at Hana Bank in Seoul, topped a record-high 5,000 on Tuesday. Photo by Yonhap Seoul shares surged more than 2 percent Tuesday to close at a fresh record high above the 5,900-point mark, driven by strong gains in te»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

“I am a system person.” Interview with Daniyar Amangeldiev - | 24.KG

First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic Daniyar Amangeldiev spoke about sanctions, risks, and predictability in an interview with 24.kg news agency. — Daniyar Dzholdoshevich, one does not need to be an expert to observe that the external environment is becoming incr»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Sidra Medicine, QatarEnergy sign MoU to explore healthcare services, education

Doha, Qatar: Sidra Medicine and QatarEnergy have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to set a framework for mutual collaboration across healthcare services, professional development opportunities, and the exchange of expertise. The MoU reflects both organizations’ commitment to contribute to»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Struggling to stay awake? UAE doctors share ‘Week 2’ fix for Ramadan fatigue

As the second week of Ramadan unfolds across the UAE, doctors are seeing a noticeable rise in residents struggling with disrupted sleep. Long fasting hours, late-night prayers, early morning meals and busy work schedules are leaving many fatigued, affecting daily functioning. Also Read: Ramadan in »»»

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BBC 1h

Trump's new tariff comes into effect at lower than expected rate

US President Donald Trump's new global tariffs have come into effect at 10% after the Supreme Court blocked many of his sweeping import taxes on Friday. Just hours after last week's ruling, the president signed an executive order to impose the new levy from 24 February. The new tariff rate is lower»»»

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Gulf News 2h

UAE school calendar 2026–2029: Holidays, key exceptions explained

Dubai: The UAE Ministry of Education’s three-year academic calendar for 2026–2029 announced on Monday not only establishes a stable rhythm of school holidays but also introduces flexibility and exemptions that will affect how families plan travel and downtime. The calendar, which applies to all pub»»»

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UPI 2h

Britain announces Ukraine package on grim 4th invasion anniversary - UPI.com

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer greets Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at No.10 Downing Street, London on October 24, 2025. Starmer on Tuesday announced a new package of humanitarian support for Ukraine. File Photo by Hugo Philpott/UPI | License Photo Feb. 24 (UPI) -- Britain announced a»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Etihad is hiring up to 3,000 people a year — here’s why

Abu Dhabi: UAE’s national airline Etihad Airways plans to continue large-scale recruitment as it expands its fleet, with the airline expecting to hire between 2,500 and 3,000 people per year over the next five years. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The guidance follows»»»

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BBC 2h

India cuts dividend tax for large French investors

India and France have revised a three-decade-old tax treaty, reducing dividend levies for large French investors while expanding Delhi's powers to tax some transactions. The changes could benefit major companies such as Sanofi, Renault and L'Oreal, which have expanded their investments in India ove»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Hot Wheels Speed City to bring live entertainment for families in Qatar

Doha, Qatar: The cultural hub of Qatar, Katara Cultural Village, will be transformed into a multi-sensory city with immersive rides and interactive zone as it hosts Hot Wheels Speed City in the last week of March 2026. The event, set to take place at Katara South Parking, promises to be one-of-a-ki»»»

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Actmedia 2h

Infrastructure: Five airlines to operate charter flights to and from Maramures International Airport in summer season

Five airlines will operate charter flights to and from Maramures International Airport in Tautii Magheraus during the summer to established holiday destinations, airport development director Ionut Caraba said."The season will begin at the start of June and we have five airlines contracted by touris»»»

Actmedia 2h

Romania's construction market near record highs, yet vulnerable to high costs and financing pressures

Romania's construction market entered 2026 with strong momentum, operating close to all-time highs and driven mainly by public investments, but also by steady interest from private developers, according to a Colliers analysis.Construction works rose by almost 8% between January and November 2025 co»»»

Gulf News 2h

Philippines' Rodrigo Duterte's 'war on drugs' under global scrutiny at ICC: Key facts

Dubai: Judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) have opened a high-stakes confirmation of the charges for the hearing of former Philippine president Rodrigo Roa Duterte, a move that could pave the way for an international trial over the killings linked to his controversial "war on drugs". T»»»

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UPI 2h

Kim Yo Jong promoted as North Korea ends Workers’ Party Congress - UPI.com

Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, was promoted to department director at the tuling Workers’ Party’s Ninth Congress, state media reported Tuesday. In this 2019 photo, Kim is seen at a wreath-laying ceremony in Hanoi, Vietnam. File Pool Photo by Jorge Silva/EPA-EFE SEOUL, Feb. »»»

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Gulf News 2h

Etihad’s biggest profit ever — and it’s planning even bigger growth

Abu Dhabi: UAE's national airline Etihad Airways has reported its strongest financial performance in history, posting a record Dh2.6 billion profit for 2025 as margins more than doubled the global airline average. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Airline CEO Antonoaldo »»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Oil Rises to Near Seven-month Highs on US-Iran Tensions

Oil prices rose on Tuesday, nearing seven-month highs, with traders assessing risks to supply from any military escalation as another round of US-Iran nuclear talks loomed. Brent crude futures rose 48 cents, or 0.7%, to $71.97 a barrel by 0658 GMT, while US crude futures climbed 45 cents, or 0.7%, »»»

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Gulf News 2h

DAMAC triumphs at HR Tech Summit 2026 with three awards for innovation

DAMAC Group, the UAE-based global conglomerate, has won three awards at the HR Tech Summit & Awards 2026 in Dubai, underscoring its leadership in digital human resources (HR) transformation and technology-enhanced people practices. The group won the Best Digital Rewards and Recognition Platform for»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Revealed: Cost to own an apartment in the world’s second-tallest building

Dubai: Azizi Developments has announced updated pricing for its landmark Burj Azizi project, offering apartments starting at Dh4.97 million. Located along Sheikh Zayed Road, the tower will become the world’s second tallest building at 725 meters across 140 stories, blending residences, hospitality,»»»

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France24 2h

Panama takes control of canal ports, ousting Hong Kong group

Panama on Tuesday took control of operations in its ports in Balboa and Cristobal, ousting Hong Kong group CK Hutchison amid a wider dispute between the US and China over who runs the Panama Canal. CK Hutchison called the takeover "unlawful". Panamanian authorities have taken control of t»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Philippines completes underwater search of sunken ferry

Manila: The Philippine Coast Guard, PCG, on Tuesday said it has completed a full underwater search of passenger ferry MV Trisha Kerstin 3, which sank off Basilan province on January 26, leaving at least 65 people dead. The PCG said 27 days of high-risk technical deep-water diving operations near Ba»»»

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BBC 2h

Bowen: Why Ukraine remains defiant and does not feel close to defeat

On a dark and cold night in Donetsk in eastern Ukraine, the netting protecting the road from attacks by explosive drones shimmered and rippled in the headlights of our armoured Toyota Land Cruiser, as we drove down strange and surreal tunnels to get in and out of the most intensive area of fighting»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Filipino brothers clinch top titles at UAE spelling bee championship

Dubai: Young Filipino talents have once again made their mark in the global academic scene after brothers Seth Warren Bacongallo and Rei Martus Bacongallo swept the top two spots at the second edition of the Spelling Bee Championship in the UAE. Seth, 12, has emerged as the champion, while his 10-y»»»

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Actmedia 2h

 Romania, lowest financing cost in last 2 years for long-term RON loans

Interest rates on state loans in RON, in the long term, have fallen to around 6.30%, the lowest financing cost in the last two years, and given the large volumes of state financing, these differences translate into substantial savings for the budget, claims the Minister of Finance, Alexandru Nazare»»»

Actmedia 2h

Romania adopts Tirana Joint Declaration on Corridor VIII

Romania has adopted, together with Albania, Bulgaria, Italy and North Macedonia, the Tirana Ministerial Declaration at a meeting on Corridor VIII, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Monday.The five countries reiterate the political, economic and strategic importance of the project, which »»»