BNE 4m

LATAM BLOG: Mexico's rise to the top of US trade exposes the stakes of Trump's USMCA gamble

For at least 34 years, Canada held an unbroken grip on the top spot in US trade. In 2025, Mexico ended it, and the timing could hardly be more consequential. According to reports from Bloomberg and Forbes, M»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 4m

Russia accuses Washington of 'irresponsible escalation'

Russia has accused the United States of irresponsibly stoking regional tensions over Iran, with Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova saying Moscow continues to see "unceasing threats" against Tehran on February 26. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 4m

Russia accuses Washington of 'irresponsible escalation'

Russia has accused the United States of irresponsibly stoking regional tensions over Iran, with Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova saying Moscow continues to see "unceasing threats" against Tehran on February 26. »»»

intellinews.com
BBC 9m

Danish PM calls snap election with Greenland issue centre-stage

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has announced early elections - hailing the next four years as "decisive" for her country. "We as Danes and as Europeans will really have to stand on our own feet," Frederiksen told parliament. "We need to define our relationship with the United States," she »»»

bbc.com
24 News Agency 10m

Kurultai of Muslims of Kyrgyzstan: New composition of Ulema Council approved - | 24.KG

At the 9th Kurultai of Muslims of Kyrgyzstan, a new composition of the Ulema Council (Aalymdar Keneshi) was approved, increasing its membership from 21 to 25. Zamir kary Rakiev was unanimously re-elected as head of the Council. It was announced by muftiyat. The Kurultai was attended by 220 delegate»»»

24.kg
Gulf News 10m

Supreme court seeks names in NCERT textbook row

Dubai: The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) to disclose the “specific names” of all individuals involved in drafting and approving a controversial Class 8 Social Science textbook chapter that refers to corruption in the judiciary, »»»

gulfnews.com
Kathimerini 11m

Two arrested after attempting to bring knives into Athens courthouse

Two people were arrested on Thursday after allegedly attempting to bring large knives into the courthouse complex at Evelpidon in Athens, authorities said. Security guards discovered the weapons during routine screening at the entrance to the Evelpidon court facilities. According to sources, the kn»»»

ekathimerini.com
Tanjug 13m

Agen: Serbia poised to be a regional energy leader

WASHINGTON - The executive director of the US National Energy Dominance Council Jarrod Agen, who has met with Serbian Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Djedovic Handanovic in Washington, says Serbia is poised to be an energy leader in its region and that he expects great results in Serbia-US e»»»

tanjug.rs
Al Awsat 15m

Al-Khanbashi to Asharq Al-Awsat: We Warn Against Incitement, Hadramout Has Room for All

Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) member and Governor of Yemen's eastern Hadramout province Salem al-Khanbashi says he believes that “Hadramout triumphed for itself,” and that what took place there in December 2025 and early January 2026 marked a decisive moment in which Hadhramis reclaimed the»»»

english.aawsat.com
France24 20m

Iceland to hold EU referendum 'over the coming months', Prime Minister says

Iceland will in the coming months hold a referendum on ​joining ‌the European ⁠Union, Prime Minister Kristrun Frostadottir told a ‌press conference in Poland. Iceland in 2013 abandoned EU membership talks ​after four years of negotiations, ​but a rise ​in the cost of living and ​the ongoing war in »»»

france24.com
Gulf News 22m

Watch: Dubai awards Dh2.5 billion stormwater contracts in flood defence leap

Dubai: Dubai Municipality has awarded contracts for five new projects under Phase Two of the Tasreef Programme to expand and strengthen Dubai’s stormwater drainage network. Cumulatively valued at Dh2.5 billion, the new projects will serve 30 vital areas spanning approximately 430 million square met»»»

gulfnews.com
The Peninsula 22m

Ronaldo buys stake in Spanish second-division Almeria

Lisbon: Cristiano Ronaldo announced on Thursday that he had acquired a 25 per cent stake in Saudi-owned Spanish second-division club Almeria. "This strategic investment in UD Almeria reflects Ronaldo's long-term commitment to professional football ownership," said a statement from his new sports ho»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
Bulgarian News Agency 23m

Social Policy Minister Ademov Holds Talks with Disability Advocacy Organizations

Caretaker Labour and Social Policy Minister Hasan Ademov stated on Wednesday stated that the ministry must ensure that people with disabilities can freely express their right to vote. He spoke during a meeting with national representative organizations of people with disabilities, the ministry anno»»»

bta.bg
Al Manar 25m

Oman: ‘Innovative Ideas’ Exchanged as US-Iran Nuclear Talks Resume in Geneva

Indirect negotiations between Iran and the United States in Geneva have paused for a break and will resume later today, following what the Omani mediator described as an exchange of “innovative and positive ideas.” Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi announced the development, stating: “Today i»»»

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France24 25m

Business - Trump talks affordability amid public distrust in his handling of the economy

In his State of the Union address, US President Donald Trump sought to reassure Americans that the economy is doing well ahead of key midterm elections. Also in this edition: the Pentagon tells Anthropic it has until Friday to loosen AI safeguards, or lose its $200 million contract. Plus the Louvre»»»

france24.com
BNE 27m

Sharp port cargo decline signals industrial slowdown in Turkey

Turkish industry has begun 2026 under significant strain. Port cargo volumes have suffered one of the steepest January declines seen in recent years, business daily Ekonomi has reported. According to data from th»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 27m

IMF pledges continued support for Syria’s economic recovery amid structural reforms

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) confirmed its commitment to supporting the Syrian government’s efforts to rehabilitate the economy and improve the performance of key economic institutions, indicating that the country has entered an accelerating recovery phase, SANA reported on February 26. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 27m

Uber and Joby Aviation launch in-app air taxi booking ahead of Dubai debut

Ride-hailing giant Uber has unveiled "Uber Air powered by Joby," allowing riders to book Joby Aviation's all-electric air taxis directly within the Uber app, as Joby prepares to carry its first passengers in Dubai later this year in what the partners describe as a major milestone in urban air mobil»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 27m

Iran-US nuclear talks in Geneva pause for break as IAEA chief joins consultations

Iranian and American negotiators in Geneva briefly suspended their third round of talks on February 26 before preparing to resume the same day, with Omani Foreign Minister Badr Busaidi describing the atmosphere as one of "creative and positive" exchanges, ISNA reported. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 27m

EBRD lifts growth outlook as regional economies prove resilient to trade tensions

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has raised its growth forecasts for the regions where it operates, saying economies have proved more resilient to trade tensions than previously expected and are benefiting from shifts in global supply chains. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 27m

EBRD lifts growth outlook as regional economies prove resilient to trade tensions

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has raised its growth forecasts for the regions where it operates, saying economies have proved more resilient to trade tensions than previously expected and are benefiting from shifts in global supply chains. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 27m

EBRD lifts growth outlook as regional economies prove resilient to trade tensions

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has raised its growth forecasts for the regions where it operates, saying economies have proved more resilient to trade tensions than previously expected and are benefiting from shifts in global supply chains. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 27m

Not a single acquittal handed down by Tajikistan’s courts in two years

Not a single acquittal has been handed down by a court in Tajikistan in the past two years. The stark statistic is highlighted by a report published this week by Tajik daily Asia-Plus. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 27m

EBRD lifts growth outlook as regional economies prove resilient to trade tensions

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has raised its growth forecasts for the regions where it operates, saying economies have proved more resilient to trade tensions than previously expected and are benefiting from shifts in global supply chains. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 27m

EBRD lifts growth outlook as regional economies prove resilient to trade tensions

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has raised its growth forecasts for the regions where it operates, saying economies have proved more resilient to trade tensions than previously expected and are benefiting from shifts in global supply chains. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 27m

EBRD lifts growth outlook as regional economies prove resilient to trade tensions

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has raised its growth forecasts for the regions where it operates, saying economies have proved more resilient to trade tensions than previously expected and are benefiting from shifts in global supply chains. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 27m

EBRD lifts growth outlook as regional economies prove resilient to trade tensions

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has raised its growth forecasts for the regions where it operates, saying economies have proved more resilient to trade tensions than previously expected and are benefiting from shifts in global supply chains. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 27m

EBRD lifts growth outlook as regional economies prove resilient to trade tensions

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has raised its growth forecasts for the regions where it operates, saying economies have proved more resilient to trade tensions than previously expected and are benefiting from shifts in global supply chains. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 27m

EBRD lifts growth outlook as regional economies prove resilient to trade tensions

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has raised its growth forecasts for the regions where it operates, saying economies have proved more resilient to trade tensions than previously expected and are benefiting from shifts in global supply chains. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 27m

EBRD lifts growth outlook as regional economies prove resilient to trade tensions

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has raised its growth forecasts for the regions where it operates, saying economies have proved more resilient to trade tensions than previously expected and are benefiting from shifts in global supply chains. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 27m

EBRD lifts growth outlook as regional economies prove resilient to trade tensions

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has raised its growth forecasts for the regions where it operates, saying economies have proved more resilient to trade tensions than previously expected and are benefiting from shifts in global supply chains. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 27m

EBRD lifts growth outlook as regional economies prove resilient to trade tensions

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has raised its growth forecasts for the regions where it operates, saying economies have proved more resilient to trade tensions than previously expected and are benefiting from shifts in global supply chains. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 27m

EBRD lifts growth outlook as regional economies prove resilient to trade tensions

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has raised its growth forecasts for the regions where it operates, saying economies have proved more resilient to trade tensions than previously expected and are benefiting from shifts in global supply chains. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 27m

EBRD lifts growth outlook as regional economies prove resilient to trade tensions

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has raised its growth forecasts for the regions where it operates, saying economies have proved more resilient to trade tensions than previously expected and are benefiting from shifts in global supply chains. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 27m

EBRD lifts growth outlook as regional economies prove resilient to trade tensions

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has raised its growth forecasts for the regions where it operates, saying economies have proved more resilient to trade tensions than previously expected and are benefiting from shifts in global supply chains. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 27m

EBRD lifts growth outlook as regional economies prove resilient to trade tensions

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has raised its growth forecasts for the regions where it operates, saying economies have proved more resilient to trade tensions than previously expected and are benefiting from shifts in global supply chains. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 27m

EBRD lifts growth outlook as regional economies prove resilient to trade tensions

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has raised its growth forecasts for the regions where it operates, saying economies have proved more resilient to trade tensions than previously expected and are benefiting from shifts in global supply chains. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 27m

EBRD lifts growth outlook as regional economies prove resilient to trade tensions

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has raised its growth forecasts for the regions where it operates, saying economies have proved more resilient to trade tensions than previously expected and are benefiting from shifts in global supply chains. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 27m

EBRD lifts growth outlook as regional economies prove resilient to trade tensions

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has raised its growth forecasts for the regions where it operates, saying economies have proved more resilient to trade tensions than previously expected and are benefiting from shifts in global supply chains. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 27m

Ukraine’s wartime grid offers ten lessons in energy resilience, IEA says

Ukraine’s struggle to keep the lights on under sustained Russian bombardment this winter has yielded ten core lessons for energy security that policymakers worldwide would be wise to study, according to a new report from the International Energy Agency. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 27m

Ukraine maintains stability but growth outlook cut as war drags on, EBRD says

Ukraine has preserved macroeconomic stability despite a fourth year of full-scale war, but its growth prospects for 2026 have been sharply downgraded as expectations of a ceasefire fade, according to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 27m

Russia’s finance ministry to tighten budget rule as oil revenues sink

Oil and gas revenues will account for less than 20% of Russia's budget this year, Finance Minister Anton Siluanov told the Duma on February 26, as oil prices tumble and sanctions on Russia’s shadow fleet become more effective. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 27m

EBRD lifts growth outlook as regional economies prove resilient to trade tensions

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has raised its growth forecasts for the regions where it operates, saying economies have proved more resilient to trade tensions than previously expected and are benefiting from shifts in global supply chains. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 27m

EBRD lifts growth outlook as regional economies prove resilient to trade tensions

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has raised its growth forecasts for the regions where it operates, saying economies have proved more resilient to trade tensions than previously expected and are benefiting from shifts in global supply chains. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 34m

Ukraine maintains stability but growth outlook cut as war drags on, EBRD says

Ukraine has preserved macroeconomic stability despite a fourth year of full-scale war, but its growth prospects for 2026 have been sharply downgraded as expectations of a ceasefire fade, according to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 34m

MOSCOW BLOG: Russia as a supermarket dressed up as a country

Russian Finance Minister Anton Sulianov was speaking to the Duma yesterday and announced a pretty radical new direction. What he's proposing to do is to move the budget away from its traditional addiction to oil and gas export revenue and make Russia a consumption-based economy, (with a useful, but»»»

intellinews.com
The Peninsula 34m

Nebras Energy acquires Engie S.A.'s stakes in Qatar Power and Ras Girtas Power

Doha, Qatar: Nebras Energy Q.P.S.C. announced the successful finalization of its negotiations with ENGIE S.A. for the acquisition, through its wholly owned subsidiary Ras Laffan Operating Company, of the equity interests held by ENGIE S.A.'s subsidiaries in Qatar Power and Ras Girtas Power. In a st»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
BNE 34m

EBRD lifts growth outlook as regional economies prove resilient to trade tensions

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has raised its growth forecasts for the regions where it operates, saying economies have proved more resilient to trade tensions than previously expected and are benefiting from shifts in global supply chains. »»»

intellinews.com
Bulgarian News Agency 35m

Sofia Mayor Terziev Expects Public Transport Strike During “Election Window”, Trade Unions Do Not

Sofia Mayor Vasil Terziev said he expects a strike in the capital’s public transport system during the “election window,” speaking at a briefing at the Sofia Municipal Council here on Thursday. However, Socialist Municipal Councillor and trade unionist Ivan Kirilov denied such claims, explaining th»»»

bta.bg
Naharnet 36m

Syria govt swap dozens of detainees with Druze factions

Syrian government forces and Druze militiamen who control areas in the southern Sweida province on Thursday exchanged prisoners taken in clashes last summer, a rare step toward a possible political resolution of simmering tensions in the country. The exchange was the first major sign of progress in»»»