Anton Kutev, former spokesperson for three caretaker governments, expressed confidence that former President Rumen Radev will secure a victory in the upcoming elections and establish a government regardless of circumstances. Speaking on Nova News, Kutev emphasized his readiness to support Radev’s p»»»

Speaker Nabih Berri stressed Monday that the May parliamentary elections will be held on time and that even a “technical” delay is not possible. “There is a law that is in force,” Berri said of the electoral law. “There will be no postponement, neither a technical one nor for other reasons,” Berri »»»

1 of 2 | British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is greeted by a guard of honor after he arrived for a state visit to China in Beijing, China, on Jan. 28. Starmer met with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Jan. 29, in Beijing. It was the first trip to China by a British prime minister since 2018. Photo b»»»

At the initiative of outgoing Health Minister Silvi Kirilov, a vision for the introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare has been developed, laying the foundations for the use of new technologies in diagnostics, treatment and the management of health services, the Health Ministry sa»»»

A material prepared by Alexandru Petrescu, the President of the Financial Supervisory Authority (ASF), together with ASF specialists Marius Acatrinei and Silviu Nistor. Financial supervisory authorities increasingly recognise geopolitical instability as a structural driver of systemic risk. Yet exi»»»

Poland needs to develop its own nuclear weapons program, President Karol Nawrocki has suggested, citing a perceived ‘Russian threat’. NATO’s European members have long cited what they claim to be the specter of Russian aggression to justify their massive military buildup. Moscow has dismissed such »»»

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has dismissed American criticism of censorship in the bloc, insisting that her home country Estonia enjoys far greater freedom of speech than the US. Brussels has long faced criticism over excessive regulation of online content, including the 2022 Digital Service»»»

France's radical left is under pressure after the killing of a student in Lyon was blamed on "anti-fascist" militants. Quentin Deranque, a 23-year-old maths student and nationalist activist, died on Saturday, two days after being beaten up on the street by a group of young men. On Thursday afternoo»»»

Skopje, 13 February 2026 (MIA) - The Macedonian E-Commerce Association (AETM) and the Ministry of Digital Transformation have signed a memorandum of cooperation, formally making the Ministry an honorary member of the Association. “The memorandum sets a framework for institutional cooperation in the»»»

Bulgarian MEP Radan Kanev has argued that referring the agreement on the so called "Trump Board Peace" to the Constitutional Court is the most appropriate way for Bulgaria to withdraw from the format without provoking political tension with the United States. Speaking in a Dir.bg podcast, Kanev sai»»»

Madrid: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Monday presented a new public investment fund that he said would raise 120 billion euros ($142 billion) and help tackle the country's persistent housing crisis. Scarce and unaffordable housing is consistently a top concern for Spaniards and represents»»»

Amman, Feb. 16 (SANA) The head of Syria’s Investment Authority, Talal al-Hilali, held a series of meetings in Jordan aimed at promoting investment opportunities in Syria and strengthening economic cooperation between the two countries. Al-Hilali met with Syrian and Jordanian investors in Amman to o»»»

Norway’s Defence Minister Tore O. Sandvik says ‘a burden-sharing arrangement’ with Germany and the UK related to submarine hunting in the north is coming into place. In an interview with the National Defense Magazine, the Norwegian defence minister confirms that the three countries have agreed to e»»»

Bolot Dzhusupbekov has been dismissed from his position as First Deputy Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of Kyrgyzstan, the Cabinet of Ministers’ press service reported. The corresponding order was signed by Adylbek Kasymaliev, Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers o»»»

Dubai: Iran on Monday projected a dual strategy of diplomacy and deterrence, launching fresh military exercises in the Strait of Hormuz even as its top diplomat arrived in Geneva for a new round of nuclear negotiations with the United States. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) began na»»»

A key topic that continues to dominate media coverage in Bulgaria is the high-profile criminal case in which six bodies were found at two remote mountain locations in Northwestern Bulgaria: a lodge near the Petrohan Pass and a camper van near Okolchitsa Peak. Simultaneously, attention is turning to»»»

The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) announced that it implemented 108 development initiatives during 2025 as part of the Government Bureaucracy Elimination Project and Procedures Re-engineering programme. The initiative aims to simplify processes through an institutional methodology while moti»»»

Iran's top diplomat met with the head of the UN nuclear watchdog agency on Monday, ahead of a second round of negotiations with the United States over Tehran's nuclear program. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with Rafael Grossi, director-general of the International Atomic Energy Agency»»»

First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, Daniyar Amangeldiev, took part in the 62nd Munich Security Conference during a working visit to Germany. As part of the event, Daniyar Amangeldiev held a series of bilateral meetings and negotiations with: — Antonio Tajani, D»»»

Prime Minister Edi Rama said Monday that the suspension of Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku has hindered the functioning of the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, calling the move unprecedented and institutionally damaging. Rama convened the Socialist Party’s parliamentary group at the Pre»»»

Albania’s Council on Mandates is set to convene on February 23 at 10:00 a.m. to review the request concerning the parliamentary immunity of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Infrastructure and Energy Belinda Balluku, according to sources from the Presidency of the Assembly. The meeting comes am»»»

The response from the Ministry of Justice's Legislation and Consultations Authority to Interior Minister Ahmad Hajjar's question regarding the right of expats residing abroad to vote from their place of residence for the 128 parliamentary seats has drawn categorical rejection from Speaker Nabih Ber»»»

The BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi has welcomed more than four million visitors in just two years, emerging as a “powerful symbol” of India-UAE friendship. Marking the temple’s second anniversary, Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, noted how the landmark has»»»

Twenty high-clearance vehicles will strengthen the work of the state authorities responsible for protecting the Bulgarian areas within the EU's Natura 2000 ecological network. Manol Genov, Minister of Environment and Water in the outgoing government, received a symbolic key for the vehicles after t»»»

Doha, Qatar: A round of political consultations was held in Doha today between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar and the Republic of Uzbekistan. The Qatari side was chaired by the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi, with the Uzbek side chaire»»»

Kathmandu, Nepal: The Qatar-Nepal Business Council held its inaugural meeting in Kathmandu, Nepal, as part of a three-day visit by a Qatari business delegation. The session was co-chaired by Qatar Chamber Board Member and Chairman of the Qatari side of the Council, HE Mohamed bin Ahmed Al Obaidli, »»»

The EU has to engage in direct negotiations with Russia to resolve the Ukraine conflict, Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker has said. The EU and UK cut diplomatic communication with Moscow following the escalation of the Ukraine conflict in 2022. However, several EU leaders have recently called »»»

Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky has launched another public attack against Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, just hours after disparaging him during an address at the Munich Security Conference. The Munich gathering honored Zelensky with its annual award for ‘outstanding’ contributions to p»»»

Iran's foreign minister has arrived in Geneva ahead of a second round of negotiations with the United States, Iranian state television said Monday, as Washington keeps up pressure on the Islamic republic. According to Tehran, "indirect" Iran–U.S. nuclear talks mediated by Oman will be held on Tuesd»»»

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul criticized French defense spending on Monday, calling for Paris to do more to turn calls for European security sovereignty into concrete capabilities. The comments marked the latest crack in relations between the two European giants. French President Emmanuel»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin is in constant contact with Russian negotiators on the situation in Ukraine, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday. "Of course, the president is in constant contact with our negotiators," Peskov told reporters when asked if Putin planned to hold a meeting w»»»

Dubai: In a major move aimed at boosting privacy and preventing misuse, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) is reportedly considering a redesign of the Aadhaar card. While there is no official rollout timeline yet, multiple media reports suggest significant changes could be on the »»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic has undergone personnel changes. Absattar Syrgabaev has been dismissed from his post as Minister of Transport and Communications. Meder Mashiev, Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision, has also been dismissed. Talantbek Solt»»»

The Israeli security cabinet has approved a proposal to register large areas in the West Bank as “state property” for the first time since occupation began in 1967 following the Six-Day War. The new decision builds on a move by the cabinet last weekend, when it made it easier for Jewish settlers to»»»

The “woke, decadent” EU is not facing a decline regardless of what critics say, and some people, including nearly half of Canadians, “still want” to join it, the bloc’s foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has claimed. Kallas made the remarks at the Munich Security Conference on Sunday, as she urged th»»»

Major Cabinet changes have occurred in Kyrgyzstan. The press service of the Presidential Administration reported. Minister of Transport and Communications Absattar Syrgabaev has been relieved of his post. Photo Internet. Absattar Syrgabaev Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Super»»»

The arson of a car and attempted arson of the home of Bistritsa Mayor Samuil Popov are unacceptable and require an immediate and visible response from the State, especially in light of previous threats and filed reports, Sofia Mayor Vasil Terziev said, as quoted by the press centre of Sofia Municip»»»

An expanded meeting was held yesterday at the headquarters of the General Directorate of Central Support, chaired by the Acting Minister of the Interior, Major General Emad Trabelsi, and attended by the Security Directors and their Deputies from the western and central regions, as well as several o»»»

Speaking during Saturday’s of the Ministry of Health’s “100-Day” strategy for reform priorities in the health sector, held at the newly opened Health Specialisations Council in Tripoli, Tripoli based Libyan Prime Minister Abd Alhamid Aldabaiba called for a restructuring of the sector, speaking of i»»»

Damascus, Feb. 16 (SANA) The Syrian government on Monday launched a new national agricultural strategy aimed at strengthening food security and supporting economic recovery, in cooperation with international organizations. The initiative, organized by the Ministry of Agriculture in cooperation with»»»

Saudi Arabia’s annual inflation eased noticeably in January, rising 1.8 percent year on year, the slowest pace since February last year, signaling positive momentum for the domestic economy. According to official data, inflation in January 2026 was driven mainly by higher housing, water, electricit»»»

The West must provide Ukraine with weapons capable of striking deep into Russian territory, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Finnish President Alexander Stubb have said. Moscow has warned that this would lead to a major escalation and trigger an “overwhelming” response. Speaking at the M»»»

Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, extended his condolences to the family and friends of 'royal photographer Ramesh Shukla.' “Heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Ramesh Shukla, who »»»

TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Monday that he will hold technical discussions with International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi in Geneva ahead of negotiations with the United States. "Joined by nuclear experts, I will meet Rafael Gros»»»

Washington is preparing to send the final draft of a proposed UN-backed mechanism to monitor a humanitarian ceasefire in Sudan to the warring parties, according to Massad Boulos, special adviser to US President Donald Trump for Middle East affairs. Speaking at a Sudan session during the Munich Secu»»»

Downtown Munich is best-known for chic shops and flashy fast cars but right now its streets are bedecked with posters advertising next generation drones. "Europe's security under construction" boasts the slogan on an eye-catching set of sleek black-and-white photographs, festooned across a scaffold»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Former Ukrainian Energy Minister German Galushchenko has been charged with money laundering, the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) said on Monday. "NABU and SAPO [Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office] have broadened the list of suspects in the 'Midas ca»»»

Iran is ready to consider compromises to reach a nuclear deal with the US if the Americans are willing to discuss lifting sanctions, an Iranian minister has told the BBC. US officials have repeatedly emphasised that Iran, not the US, is holding up progress in this protracted negotiating process. On»»»

German Galushchenko, Ukraine's former energy minister, pictured here in Britain in April 2025, was detained Sunday while attempting to leave Ukraine. Photo by Chris J. Ratcliffe/EPA Feb. 16 (UPI) -- A Ukrainian anti-corruption law enforcement initiative on Monday announced it has detained former En»»»

Two female Israeli soldiers had to be rescued by police after being chased by a crowd of ultra-Orthodox Jewish men. Footage from the city of Bnei Brak showed the women running through streets strewn with rubbish and overturned bins as police officers formed a protective barrier. More than 20 people»»»