Gulf News 10m

Iran-US tensions: Submarine hunter aircraft circles Strait of Hormuz

In what military analysts cite as “controlled escalation”, an armed US maritime patrol jet known as P-8A "Poseidon", has been reportedly seen orbiting near Iran's Bandar Abbas port and Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz — the 39-km-wide (21 mile) chokepoint funneling 20% of global seaborne oil. F»»»

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Gulf News 10m

Ramadan: Abu Dhabi motorists urged not to block roads with parked cars

Abu Dhabi Police have issued an advisory calling on people to park in designated parking areas near mosques ahead of prayers instead of stopping their cars on roads and unspecified areas. Along with a video illustrating their point, the police said via an X post: “Random parking near mosques during»»»

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Al Awsat 17m

GCC GDP Jumps to $2.3 Trillion

A statistical report published on Sunday showed that the economies of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries recorded growth in gross domestic product, supported by economic diversification programs and fiscal reforms. Combined GDP reached $2.3 trillion, ranking ninth globally, with a growth rate o»»»

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Kathimerini 23m

Doctors rally over military service rules for residents

Hospital doctors’ unions plan a protest Wednesday at the Defense Ministry, demanding the reinstatement of military service deferments for medical residents until age 33. The Federation of Hospital Doctors (OENGE) and the Athens-Piraeus hospital doctors’ union (EINAP) say a new law effectively ends »»»

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Al Awsat 29m

Algeria Tenders to Buy Nominal 50,000 Metric Tons Soft Milling Wheat

Algeria's state grains agency OAIC has issued an international tender to buy soft milling wheat to be sourced from optional origins, European traders said on Sunday. The tender sought a nominal 50,000 metric tons but Algeria often buys considerably more in its tenders than the nominal volume sought»»»

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Kathimerini 35m

Limnos mayor seeks state of emergency after severe flooding

The mayor of the island of Limnos has requested that the entire island be declared in a state of emergency following severe flooding that caused widespread damage to infrastructure, homes and farmland. Mayor Eleonora Georga said road networks, including much of the rural road system, have been rend»»»

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RT 41m

Muslim countries condemned US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee over his remarks about “biblical rights”

Arab and Muslim-majority countries have condemned US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee for arguing that Israel has a biblical right to much of the Middle East. In an interview with Tucker Carlson released on Friday, Huckabee, a Baptist minister and self-described Christian Zionist, said it “would »»»

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RT 41m

Man rams pickup truck into synagogue in Australia (VIDEO)

A man has been charged with a hate crime for allegedly ramming his pickup truck into the gate of a synagogue in Brisbane, Australia. Security camera footage shows the driver stopping outside the synagogue on Friday night, putting his Toyota Hilux in reverse, and knocking down the building’s gates b»»»

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RT 41m

US President Donald Trump said he would increase the global import tariff to 15%

US President Donald Trump has announced an increase in his new global import tariff from 10% to 15%. The move came a day after the US Supreme Court struck down most of the tariffs he had imposed earlier. On Friday, America’s highest court ruled that the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers »»»

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The Peninsula 42m

New study shows screen exposure may affect brain development in infants

Singapore: A recent study has found that prolonged screen exposure among children under the age of two may lead to changes in brain development. Researchers from the Institute for Human Development and Potential (A*STAR IHDP) at Singapore’s Agency for Science, Technology and Research, along with th»»»

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Gulf News 46m

Dubai Court dismisses Dh3.9 million claim in disputed business deal

Dubai: A commercial partnership between three individuals ended in both criminal and civil proceedings after two partners accused a third and four others of breach of trust and deception over what they described as a “suspicious deal”, a court heard. Prosecutors referred the case to the Dubai Crimi»»»

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The Peninsula 58m

Vietnam boat collision kills six, state media says

Hanoi, Vietnam: Six people were killed when a passenger boat collided with a vessel hauling stone and capsized on a lake in northern Vietnam, state media said Sunday. The two vessels collided on Thac Ba lake, a popular tourist site in the northern province of Lao Cai, on Saturday evening, with 17 o»»»

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Al Manar 1h

MP Ali Fayad: Condemnation Statements Meaningless, “Mechanism” Meetings Empty and Suspicious

The member of the Loyalty to the Resistance bloc MP Dr. Ali Fayad warned that the Israeli enemy is intensifying its aggression, committing a massacre in the Beqaa Valley by targeting civilian homes in densely populated neighborhoods, resulting in 10 fatalities and nearly 30 injuries. He stressed th»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Does Fasting Stress You? Here’s the Role of Cortisol and How to Manage It

Fasting during Ramadan is both a spiritual and a health practice that benefits the body and mind. Medical studies, however, show that fasting can sometimes raise levels of cortisol, the hormone commonly known as the stress hormone. Elevated cortisol may have noticeable effects on mood, including ir»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Dubai Police foil car theft in minutes

Dubai Police said they arrested a man within minutes after he allegedly posed as a beggar, exploited a motorist’s sympathy and stole his car. Brigadier Ali Al Shamsi, Director of the Suspicious Persons and Criminal Phenomena Department, said the suspect approached a man driving a luxury vehicle, cl»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Jazan Marks Founding Day with 1,500 Banners and Regional Festivities

The Jazan Municipality has finalized its preparations for Founding Day, decorating the region with over 1,500 banners and a comprehensive visual identity, SPA reported. Streets, parks, and public squares across the city and its governorates have been transformed to reflect national pride and the jo»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Palestinian Foreign Ministry Condemns US Ambassador to Israel’s Statements

The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates condemned statements by the US ambassador to Israel, in which he claimed that Israel has the right to exercise control over the entire Middle East. The ministry emphasized that these provocative statements constitute a blatant call for agg»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Kuwait revokes citizenship of 120 over dual nationality violations

Dubai: Kuwait’s Supreme Committee for the Investigation of Kuwaiti Citizenship has revoked the nationality of 120 individuals for breaching the country’s prohibition on dual citizenship, authorities said. The decision was issued pursuant to Article 11 of Amiri Decree No. 15 of 1959 on the Kuwaiti N»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Video: 'Subhash', the stranded cat rescued from Metro pillar after 2 weeks ordeal

In a rare and touching rescue, the city of Kochi in Kerala came together to save a cat stranded atop a Metro pillar for nearly two weeks. The feline, fondly called ‘Subhash’ by local autorickshaw drivers, had been stuck on a Metro pillar near Kaloor Stadium. Its cries drew attention from passersby,»»»

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Naharnet 2h

Arab, Muslim countries slam US ambassador's remarks on Israel's right to Mideast land

Arab and Islamic countries issued a joint condemnation of remarks by U.S. ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee, who suggested Israel had a biblical right to a vast swath of the Middle East. Huckabee, a former Baptist minister and a fervent Israel supporter, was speaking on the podcast of far-right co»»»

Gulf News 2h

Potential US action against Iran: What does the ‘Khamenei option’ mean?

Dubai: President Donald Trump was presented with military options that include a scenario to kill Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his son Mojtaba, according to a report by Axios, as Washington’s standoff with Tehran intensifies alongside ongoing nuclear diplomacy. Citing US officia»»»

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BBC 2h

Explosions kill police officer and injure 25 in western Ukraine

A 23-year-old police officer has been killed and 25 people injured in what Ukrainian officials have called a terror attack in the western city of Lviv. Two homemade explosive devices detonated after police crews responded to a reported break-in shortly after midnight on Sunday, the National Police »»»

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Gulf News 2h

Oversharing online? 40% in the UAE fell victim to privacy breaches

The UAE Cyber Security Council has revealed that nearly 40 per cent of social media users in the United Arab Emirates have experienced privacy breaches after sharing personal details online. The Council warned that irresponsible posting increases the risk of theft, digital identity fraud and other »»»

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Naharnet 2h

Hezbollah vows resistance after deadly Israeli strike

Hezbollah warned that it would have no choice but to fight on after an Israeli strike on targets in Lebanon killed eight of its operatives. Lebanon's government has vowed to disarm Hezbollah, but Israel insists it retains the right to defend itself by striking the Iran-backed militant group. On Fri»»»

Sputnik 2h

Russia Sees UK Trace in Attempted Assassination of Lt. Gen. Alexeyev - FSB Chief

PETROPAVLOVSK-KAMCHATSKY, Russia (Sputnik) - The United Kingdom is suspected to be behind the Ukrainian special services' attempt on the life of Russian Lt. Gen. Vladimir Alexeyev, Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) Director Alexander Bortnikov said. A lot has been done recently to investigate »»»

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Sputnik 2h

Talks on Ukraine 'Complex, Laborious' - Kremlin

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has described the negotiations on Ukraine as complex and laborious. "Complex and laborious. The process is very complex and laborious. There is much to analyze and discuss with the head of state," Peskov told Russian journalist Pavel Zarubin, comme»»»

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Sputnik 2h

Russia's Lavrov Says European Delegates Drank Coffee During Geneva Talks

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - European delegations lingered in the prefunction area and drank coffee during the Geneva negotiations on the Ukrainian crisis, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said. "During the Geneva talks, the European delegations were sitting in the prefunction area and drinking coffee,»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Son's LAFC defeats Messi and Miami in MLS season opener

Los Angeles, United States: Son Heung-min bested Lionel Messi in the battle of Major League Soccer's global superstars, setting up a 3-0 win for Los Angeles FC over Inter Miami on the US league's opening weekend. The South Korean, already beloved in Los Angeles as he embarks on his first full seaso»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Minister Says US Can Access Minerals, Military Bases in Somaliland

Somaliland is willing to give the United States access to its minerals and military bases, a minister has told AFP, as the breakaway region of Somalia seeks international recognition. Israel became the only country in the world to recognize Somaliland's independence in December -- something the ter»»»

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RT 2h

Iran will not surrender to US blackmail, an Iranian defense source told RT

Iran will not give in to US blackmail over its nuclear program, an Iranian defense source told RT on Saturday. The official warned that any US or Israeli attack on Iran would be met with a “broad and unlimited response.” The source said the US is “well aware of Iran’s capability and determination t»»»

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RT 2h

Trump envoy backs Russia’s Paralympic comeback – NYT

US President Donald Trump’s special representative for global partnerships, Paolo Zampolli, has welcomed Russia’s return to the Paralympic Games. The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) announced earlier this week that Russian and Belarusian athletes, who were barred from international competi»»»

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BBC 2h

US ambassador's Israel comments condemned by Arab and Muslim nations

Arab and Muslim governments have condemned remarks made by the US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee, who suggested Israel would be justified in taking over a vast stretch of the Middle East on Biblical grounds. In an interview with conservative US commentator Tucker Carlson, Huckabee was asked whe»»»

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Gulf News 3h

The story behind Kerala’s youngest organ donor.

Dubai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid an emotional tribute to Aalin Sherin Abraham, the 10-month-old infant from Kerala who became the state’s youngest organ donor, describing her parents’ decision as an act of extraordinary courage and compassion. Speaking during his monthly Mann Ki B»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Travel alert: Etihad cancels flights to New York, Newark amid US snowstorm

Abu Dhabi: Etihad Airways has cancelled and delayed several flights to and from the United States due to a severe winter storm affecting parts of North America. A fast-developing Nor’easter is set to batter the US East Coast with 1–2 feet of snow beginning Sunday, bringing significant travel disrup»»»

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Al Manar 3h

Israeli Occupation Forces Kill Palestinian Teen in Nablus Amid West Bank Arrest Campaign

A Palestinian youth, Mohammad Hannini, was fatally shot, and a 16-year-old was injured as Israeli occupation forces unleashed a violent crackdown in Beit Furiq, east of Nablus, part of a broader wave of raids and arrests across the occupied West Bank. Fatal Shooting and InjuriesThe Palestinian Red »»»

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Al Awsat 3h

Israel Carries Out More Strikes in Lebanon amid Lack of Int’l Assurances on Wider Regional Escalation

Lebanese officials say the country has yet to obtain firm or decisive Western guarantees that it will be spared from a larger confrontation in the region as speculation grows over a potential US strike on Iran. Chief concerns center on whether Hezbollah would be targeted as part of any large-scale »»»

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Gulf News 3h

Ramadan in UAE: How ‘fibermaxxing’ and protein keep you full and fit

As Muslims across the UAE observe Ramadan, maintaining energy levels and a healthy weight during long fasting hours can be challenging. Nutrition experts told Gulf News that one approach gaining attention is combining fibre-rich foods with protein-forward meals, which can help manage hunger, suppor»»»

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Kathimerini 3h

Woman killed, two men injured in Patra traffic crash

A 45-year-old woman was killed and two men, aged 45 and 19, were injured in a traffic accident early Sunday in the Ovrya neighborhood of Patra. The woman was a passenger in a car driven by the 45-year-old man when it collided with another vehicle driven by the 19-year-old. Both drivers were hospita»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

Syrian President Confident in Implementation of SDF Agreement

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa is confident in both the mechanism and the pace of implementation of the agreement with the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), sources in the capital told Asharq Al-Awsat on Saturday. The sources, who met al-Sharaa days earlier, said the president believes he has “a th»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

Agency for Social Assistance Teams to Visit Haskovo Residents Affected by Worsening Weather Conditions

Teams from the Agency for Social Assistance (ASA) will visit residents in Haskovo Province, where yards and ground floors have been flooded and, in some areas, electricity supply was temporarily cut off, the press center of the Ministry of Labour and Social Policy said. Caretaker Minister Hasan Ade»»»

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Al Manar 3h

IRNA: The IAEA Director General discussed the latest developments in the Tehran–Washington negotiations with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe IRNA: The IAEA Director General discussed the latest developments in the Tehran–Washington negotiations with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas»»»

Gulf News 4h

Meerut now has India’s fastest metro. What does it mean for commuters?

Dubai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated the Meerut Metro and flagged off the remaining sections of the Delhi–Meerut Namo Bharat Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS), marking a significant milestone in India’s high-speed rail and urban transport expansion. The launch completes the »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 4h

Water Being Released from Key Reservoirs as Heavy Rain and Snow Bring Them Near Capacity - Minister Hristanov

Water is being released from key reservoirs as many of them are nearing capacity due to heavy snowfall and rainfall, caretaker Minister of Agriculture and Food Ivan Hristanov said, as quoted by his ministry’s press office on Saturday. Hristanov inspected the condition of the Topolnitsa and Trakiets»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 4h

Partial State of Emergency Declared in Galabovo Municipality, BG-ALERT System Activated

A partial state of emergency has been declared in Galabovo Municipality, Stara Zagora Region, and the BG-ALERT warning system has been activated, Galabovo Deputy Mayor Plamen Barakov told BTA on Sunday. Several houses in the central area of the village of Obruchishte have been flooded, but there is»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Greenland does not need US hospital ship: Danish minister

Copenhagen: Greenland does not need medical assistance from other countries, Denmark's defence minister said Sunday, after US President Donald Trump claimed he was sending a hospital ship to the autonomous Danish territory. "The Greenlandic population receives the healthcare it needs. They receive »»»

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Libya Herald 4h

Benina Airport installs first-ever ILS/DME Navigational Aids System by Spain’s Sky Navigation Systems

Benghazi Aviation Zone Administration, part of the Libyan Aviation Authority, announced last Friday (20 February) the first-ever installation of the Instrument Approach Procedure (ILS RWY 15R) at Benina International Airport. This achievement, it reported, resulted from the collaboration between th»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Artist creates 'Latin American Mona Lisa' with plastic bottle caps

San Salvador: A massive mural made of plastic bottle caps depicts Latin America's version of the famed Mona Lisa, adorning a modest apartment building in a working class neighborhood outside the capital of El Salvador instead of the walls of the Louvre. Using a rainbow of colors and various sizes o»»»

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Libya Herald 4h

Sirte Oil Company completes drilling of horizontal well C345H in the Ziltan field with production rate of 2,000 barrels per day

Sirte Oil Company reported last Friday (20 February) the successful drilling and completion of the horizontal well C345H in the Ziltan (L4) reservoir with production a rate exceeding 2,000 barrels per day. The company said the well boasts a horizontal cross-section exceeding 1,300 feet and utilizes»»»

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Al Manar 4h

14 Arab and Muslim States Condemn US Endorsement of Israeli Occupation - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe 14 Arab and Muslim States Condemn US Endorsement of Israeli Occupation 22-02-2026 11:50 AM A coalition of Arab and Muslim states issued on »»»

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