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WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court of the United States rules that President Donald Trump unlawfully invoked the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose sweeping unilateral tariffs on most US trading partners. WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump describes a Supreme Court ruling»»»
38 killed in armed attack in northwestern Nigeria
Abuja: At least 38 people were killed in an armed attack in Zamfara State in northwestern Nigeria. Nigerian police, Saturday, said that the attack targeted a village in Zamfara State, resulting in multiple deaths, adding, however, that calm has returned and that the police are patrolling the area. »»»
Brazil, India sign deal for rare earths, look to increase trade past $20B - UPI.com
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Dilva, left, greets Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the start of a trip that saw the two leaders' agree to grow business between their countries to more than $20 billion per year. Photo by Narendra Modi/X Feb. 21 (UPI) -- Leaders from Brazil and India »»»
General Assembly of Attorneys in Bulgaria Held in Sofia
A General Assembly of Attorneys in Bulgaria, convened by the Supreme Bar Council, was held in Sofia on Saturday. In a congratulatory address, Parliament Chair Raya Nazaryan expressed confidence in the good cooperation between the legislative branch and representatives of the Bar, which, in her word»»»
Yes, Bulgaria Stresses Urgent Need to Replace Regional Police Chiefs Nationwide
Speaking at a news conference at BTA's National Press Club in Kardzhali on Saturday, Yes, Bulgaria MPs Nadejda Iordanova, Bozhidar Bozhanov, and Martin Dimitrov said that there was an urgent need to replace the current directors of the regional police departments across the country, and they expect»»»
BSP-United Left and EuroLeft Firm Up April 19 Election Line-up, Eye Broader Left Majority
The BSP-United Left coalition held a series of meetings in Sofia on Saturday to consolidate its election preparations and project left-wing unity ahead of the April 19 snap parliamentary elections. The emergence of a new political project linked to former president Rumen Radev continued to influenc»»»
Mother Language Is Foundation of Cultural Memory, Personal Identity - Caretaker Education Minister
In a congratulatory message to members of the Association of Bulgarian Schools Abroad (ABSA) on International Mother Language Day, caretaker Education and Science Minister Sergei Ignatov said that mother tongue is the foundation of cultural memory and personal identity. History, values, and a sense»»»
Residents evacuated to hotels following water pipe burst at Cairo Metro Line 4 station
Egypt’s Transport Minister Kamel al-Wazir said the safety of citizens and property is a “top priority” during an inspection of the Cairo Metro Line 4 project, following minor ground subsidence at a residential building near the Malek el-Saleh station site. The minister, accompanied by National Auth»»»
Saudi Arabia Joins Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence
Saudi Arabia has officially joined the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI), an initiative hosted by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development and originating from the G7, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Saturday. Represented by the Saudi Data and Artificial Intel»»»
Kerala to chart its own path, declares CM Pinarayi Vijayan
Thiruvananthapuram: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday declared that Kerala will move forward on its own strength, shedding what he termed the "small Kerala" mindset and embracing the vision of a "Great Kerala". He said this while inaugurating the fifth International congress on Kerala stu»»»
Al-Shaibani receives UN Deputy Special Envoy, discusses humanitarian developments
Damascus, Feb.21 (SANA) Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani held talks in Damascus with Deputy Special Envoy of the UN Secretary-General for Syria Claudio Cordone. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed the latest humanitarian developments in Syria and explored »»»
Ministers of Investment, Sports plan investment fund to boost Egyptian athletes’ international performance
Egypt is considering the establishment of an investment fund to provide sustainable and innovative financing for the country’s sports talent, Investment and Foreign Trade Minister Mohamed Farid said. Farid met with Youth and Sports Minister Gohar Nabil to discuss utilising investment fund models to»»»
Egypt-Saudi electricity interconnection enters final testing phase, launch expected within weeks
Egypt’s Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy, Mahmoud Esmat, has announced that the Egypt-Saudi electricity interconnection project has entered its final testing stage, with close coordination under way with Saudi counterparts to complete trial operations and begin grid connection within th»»»
Iranian Students Chant Anti-Government Slogans, as US Threats Loom
Iranian students chanted anti-government slogans and scuffled with counter-protesters on Saturday in the latest display of anger at the country's clerical leaders, who also face a US military build-up aimed at pressuring them into a nuclear deal. The gatherings at universities, which were reported »»»
Toddler with faulty transplant that shocked Italy dies
An Italian toddler who received a faulty heart transplant died on Saturday, in a case that has caused outrage in Italy over alleged medical malpractice. The two-year-old had received a transplant in December reportedly with a heart that was damaged during transit by coming into direct contact with »»»
Israeli occupation forces raid the village of Taybeh, west of Jenin in the occupied West Bank: reports - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli occupation forces raid the village of Taybeh, west of Jenin in the occupied West Bank: reports 21-02-2026 17:14 PM Latest News Urge»»»
Bulgarian Socialist Party on Path to Restore Its Relevance - BSP Leader Zarkov
Speaking at a press conference on Saturday, Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) leader Krum Zarkov said that they had given "a clear signal that the prophecies about the Bulgarian Socialist Party will not come true." "On the contrary, it is embarking on a path to restore its relevance," he noted, addin»»»
Ministers Mucunski and Kamenický to open Macedonian-Slovak Business Forum
Skopje, 19 February 2026 (MIA) – Over 20 Slovak and 40 domestic companies from different sector will participate in the Macedonian – Slovak Business Forum taking place Thursday in Skopje. The event will be opened by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Timcho Mucunski and Minister of »»»
Bulgarian Social Democracy–EuroLeft Sees Radev’s Political Entity, BSP–United Left as Forming Foundation of Future Governing Majority
Alexander Tomov, chairperson of Bulgarian Social Democracy – EuroLeft, a partner in the BSP–United Left coalition, Saturday said that his party's goal is for the political entity around former president Rumen Radev and BSP-United Left to form the foundation of a future governing majority. Tomov spo»»»
Caretaker Justice Minister Yankulov: Justice Reform Needs Open Partnership with Bulgarian Bar
Caretaker Justice Minister Yankulov on Thursday sent an official address to the General Assembly of Attorneys in Bulgaria and said he believes in open partnership between public institutions and the Bulgarian Bar, because justice reform cannot just be an administrative act. At present, the legal pr»»»
Hezbollah Military Media Mourns Martyrs Claimed by Israeli Aggression on Bekaa - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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The US is considering the option of pursuing regime change in Iran, Reuters reports
The US plans for possible strikes on Iran are at an advanced stage, with options including targeting individual leaders and pursuing regime change, Reuters reported on Friday, citing unnamed American officials. The plans are being drawn up in case ongoing negotiations on Iran’s nuclear program fail»»»
Protesters have attacked the prime minister’s office in Albania
Protesters hurled Molotov cocktails and launched fireworks at the prime minister’s office in the Albanian capital of Tirana during an anti-corruption rally on Friday. The protesters, led by members of the main opposition force, the Democratic Party, gathered in the small Balkan country’s capital, d»»»
Toddler with faulty transplant that shocked Italy dies
Rome: An Italian toddler who received a faulty heart transplant died on Saturday, in a case that has caused outrage in Italy over alleged medical malpractice. The two-year-old had received a transplant in December reportedly with a heart that was damaged during transit by coming into direct contact»»»
PB: Poland will catch up with UK as AI threatens services
Poland’s GDP per capita could reach UK levels by 2031–2032 and soon after catch up with Germany, reflecting strong domestic growth and Britain’s stagnation. Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Finance Minister Andrzej Domański promised this convergence within 5–6 years. However, commentators from the “»»»
Anonymous donor contributes Dh35 million to Edge of Life campaign
Dubai: An anonymous philanthropist has contributed DhD35 million in support of the Edge of Life campaign to rescue five million children from hunger. The campaign was launched in Ramadan by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, with t»»»
US Ambassador Mike Huckabee Backs “Greater Israel” Expansion to “Whole Middle East”
Sitting across from commentator Tucker Carlson, United States Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee was presented with a map defined not by the 1967 borders, but by the ancient boundaries of the Old Testament. When asked if Israel maintains a divine right to territory stretching from the River Nile in»»»
Sofia City Court Chair Aleksiev Calls for Mutual Respect to Strengthen Rule of Law
Sofia City Court Chair Rusi Aleksiev said the rule of law could be strengthened and trust in the legal profession increased only through mutual respect, dialogue and standing by principles, on Saturday. He spoke to delegates at the General Assembly of Attorneys in Bulgaria, held by the Supreme Bar »»»
Hyundai faces pressure in Canada submarine bid - UPI.com
South Korea's first 3,600-ton-class naval submarine is unveiled during a ceremony held at the Hanwha Ocean dockyard, in Geoje, South Korea, 22 October 2025. This submarine is the first of three planned Changbogo-III Batch-II class submersibles being built under the military's KSS-III program for ad»»»
Amid War Propaganda, Washington Post Says Trump Has Not Made a Final Decision on Iran
Amid the rapidly rising tensions in the Middle East over the directions of the Iranian nuclear file, and anti-Iran propaganda has been promoting an inevitable US military action against the Islamic Republic in the context of escalating pressures on Tehran drafting a potential deal. The split screen»»»
Serbia, Sweden urge citizens to quit Iran as Trump mulls strike
Belgrade: Serbia and Sweden have urged their citizens in Iran to leave the country after US President Donald Trump threatened military action over the Islamic republic's nuclear programme. The Balkan nation had already invited Serbian nationals in mid-January to leave Iran and not to travel there, »»»
There Is Such a People Seeks Prosecutor Probe of Caretaker Interior Minister Dechev Over Petrohan Pass Resignation Claims
There Is Such a People (TISP) MPs Toshko Yordanov and Aleksandar Rashev filed a complaint with the Sofia City Prosecutor’s Office, the party’s press service said here on Saturday. Yordanov and Rashev asked prosecutors to check whether Caretaker Minister of the Interior Emil Dechev pressured Ministr»»»
UK should send troops to Ukraine now, former PM Johnson tells BBC
Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson says that the UK and its allies should deploy non-combat troops to Ukraine right now, to "flip a switch" in Russian President Vladimir Putin's head. Speaking exclusively to Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg alongside the former head of the military, Adm Sir Tony Radak»»»
Caretaker Agriculture Minister Hristanov: Attacks on Cabinet Linked to Fair Elections
In an interview with Darik Radio on Saturday, caretaker Agriculture and Food Minister Ivan Hristanov said the attacks against Stoil Tzitzelkov, who resigned on Friday as Caretaker Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Fair Elections, were an attempt by formations that do not want fair elections to»»»
WHO confirms elimination of trachoma as a public health problem in Libya - particularly notable given years of political instability and humanitarian challenges on health services
The World Health Organization (WHO) today announced last Wednesday (18 February) that Libya has eliminated trachoma as a public health problem, which it considered a landmark victory for public health in WHO’s Eastern Mediterranean Region. This hard-won achievement protects future generations from »»»
Aldabaiba refutes Italian media reports of another health setback – says he was having a routine checkup coinciding with a Milan visit
Tripoli based Libyan Prime Minister, Abd Alhamid Aldabaiba, refuted Italian media reports that he had suffered a new health setback and had flown to a Milano hospital for treatment. Refuting the allegation, Aldabaiba admitted on his social media account that he ‘‘underwent some additional medical t»»»
Brazil, India ink critical minerals deal as leaders meet
India and Brazil agreed to boost cooperation on critical minerals and rare earths on Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said after talks in New Delhi with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. "The agreement on critical minerals and rare earths in a major step towards building resilien»»»
Prime Minister receives phone call from Iran's Foreign Minister
Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani has received a telephone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran HE Abbas Araghchi. During the call, the two sides discussed efforts to de-escalate tensio»»»
Iran to present nuclear deal draft to US in days – FM
A draft for a potential new nuclear agreement could be presented to the US by Tehran within days, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said. Araghchi made the remarks in an interview with US broadcaster MSNBC on Friday, following a second round of Oman-mediated indirect negotiations between »»»
BSP National Council Member Gutsanov: Election Push Hinges on Next Two Plenums
BSP National Council member and BSP MP Borislav Gutsanov said on Saturday that the party’s early-election performance will largely hinge on decisions taken at this and at the next plenum, speaking ahead of a National Council meeting at BSP headquarters in Sofia. Gutsanov said unity was paramount. H»»»
Slovakia Threatens to Cut Emergency Power to Ukraine Over Oil Transit Dispute
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - If Kiev fails to restore oil transit to Slovakia on Monday, the EU nation will cut off emergency electricity supply to Ukraine, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico warned on Saturday. If on Monday Volodymyr Zelensky "does not resume oil supplies to Slovakia, then on the same day I »»»
Serbia, Sweden Urge Citizens to Quit Iran as Trump Mulls Strike
Serbia and Sweden have urged their citizens in Iran to leave the country after US President Donald Trump threatened military action over the country's nuclear program. The Balkan nation had already invited Serbian nationals in mid-January to leave Iran and not to travel there, as the country's cler»»»
US–Iran tension: Serbia urges citizens to leave now
Dubai: Serbia has urged its citizens in Iran to leave the country “as soon as possible”, citing a deteriorating security situation as tensions escalate between Tehran and Washington over Iran’s nuclear programme. In a statement published overnight, Serbia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs advised again»»»
Caretaker Agriculture Minister Hristanov Says His Priority Will Be Restoring Trust in Ministry
In an interview with Darik Radio on Saturday, caretaker Agriculture and Food Minister Ivan Hristanov said he would work to restore public trust in the Ministry of Agriculture. He stressed that his main focus would be on combating corruption and increasing transparency in the work of the ministry an»»»
Libya PM Undergoes 'Successful' Treatment at Heart Hospital
Libya's Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah has undergone "successful" treatment at a heart hospital, his office said Saturday, but his specific ailment was not disclosed. "I assure you that I am fine, by God's grace," said a statement posted on social media overnight. The treatment was carried out a»»»
Multiple factors behind the rise in Japanese bond yields: QNB
Doha, Qatar: Qatar National Bank (QNB) attributed the rise in long-term Japanese government bond yields to several factors, most notably a structural shift in nominal growth driven by changes in political leadership, in addition to declining institutional demand amid regulatory changes. In its week»»»
Macron Urges 'Calm' ahead of Tense Rally for Slain Far-right Activist
French President Emmanuel Macron appealed on Saturday for cooler heads to prevail ahead of a rally for a far-right activist whose killing, blamed on the hard left, has put the country on edge. Macron also said his government would hold a meeting next week to discuss "violent action groups" in the w»»»
Italian toddler dies after transplant with heart 'burned by frostbite'
A toddler in Italy who received a damaged donor heart has died, the family's lawyer has said. Two-year-old Domenico died shortly before 09:30 local time (08:30 GMT) on Saturday, Francesco Petruzzi told reporters. Monaldi Hospital, where he was being treated, said he had suffered a "sudden and irrev»»»
Tehran Rejects Trump’s Riot Death Toll, Demands Proof
Iran’s foreign minister has categorically dismissed US President Donald Trump’s claim that 32,000 people were killed in just two days of riots across Iran last month, urging him to prove the claim. “Fulfilling our pledge of full transparency towards our own people, Iran’s Government has already pub»»»