Sana 19m

Information Minister discusses Syrian-Turkish Partnership to combat disinformation

Ankara, Feb.27 ( SANA) Syrian Information Minister, Hamza al-Mustafa, discussed Thursday with Burhanettin Duran, Head of the Turkish Presidency’s Communications Department, means of establishing a strategic partnership to “combat media disinformation,” as part of efforts to enhance cooperation betw»»»

sana.sy
TAP 30m

Working session reviews readiness of tourism sector, assesses promotional plan

Tunis, Feb. 26 (TAP) - A working session was held, Thursday, devoted to monitoring the implementation of the promotional plan in foreign markets and reviewing Tunisia’s participation in major international events and exhibitions, such as the Berlin...»»»

Naharnet 1h

Israel says struck 8 Hezbollah compounds in Baalbek district

Israeli military strikes in eastern Lebanon killed a Syrian teenager on Thursday, the Lebanese health ministry reported, while the Israeli army said it had struck eight compounds belonging to an elite Hezbollah unit. "Israeli enemy air strikes on the Bekaa this evening resulted, according to an ini»»»

Al Awsat 1h

Attempted Killing of Security Official Rekindles Tensions in Libya’s Misrata

A state of cautious tension has gripped the western Libyan city of Misrata following an attempted assassination of Colonel Mustafa al-Har, who is tasked with running the Anti-Terrorism and Subversive Activities Office in the central region, amid accusations pointing to figures linked to the Benghaz»»»

english.aawsat.com
Sputnik 2h

Conflict for Profit: Zelensky and EU Turn Ukraine Into Disposable Asset

Volodymyr Zelensky’s chaotic rhetoric is a survival tactic shaped by his current predicament, veteran Russian military analyst Viktor Litovkin tells Sputnik. "He is forced to twist and turn, trying on the one hand not to offend his chief patron — the president of the US — and on the other to stay i»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

India thrash Zimbabwe in T20 World Cup, S.Africa into semi-finals

Chennai: Defending champions India thrashed Zimbabwe by 72 runs in their Super Eights T20 World Cup match on Thursday, a result that guaranteed South Africa a place in the semi-finals. India posted a mammoth 256-4 and then restricted Zimbabwe to 184-6 in Chennai to make their clash with West Indies»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

Regional Minister Participates in High-Level Conference of EU Eastern Border Regions

"I am here to save European funds and investments during a period of a provisional budget," caretaker Regional Development and Public Works Minister Angelina Boneva said in Brussels, quoted by her ministry's press office on Thursday. Boneva took part in a high-level conference of eastern border reg»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

Israel Says Struck 8 Hezbollah Compounds in East Lebanon, Syrian Teen Killed

The Israeli military said on Thursday it struck eight compounds belonging to Hezbollah’s Radwan Force in eastern Lebanon's Baalbek area, as the Lebanese Health Ministry reported a Syrian teenager killed. The military said the compounds were being utilized to prepare and plan for attacks against its»»»

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Gulf News 3h

PureHealth signs 25-year solar deal to power UAE hospitals

PureHealth has signed a 25-year master lease agreement with Yellow Door Energy to supply clean electricity to its network of hospitals and clinics across the UAE. The signing ceremony took place at PureHealth’s office in Abu Dhabi and was attended by senior executives from PureHealth, SEHA and Yell»»»

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RT 3h

Trump vs the Supreme Court: How the tariff ruling could turn his presidency lame-duck

The constant change of scenery in President Donald Trump’s America has trained observers not to overreact to each new sensation from across the Atlantic. Yesterday’s battles fade quickly, replaced by fresh headlines. Against that backdrop, it is tempting to dismiss Trump’s latest clash with the US »»»

rt.com
Al Awsat 4h

World Economic Forum Head Steps Down Over Epstein Links

World Economic Forum head Børge Brende said Thursday that he is stepping down after facing pressure over his contacts with the late US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Brende, a former Norwegian foreign minister, said in a statement that he had decided “after careful consideration” to step down as pre»»»

english.aawsat.com
Al Awsat 4h

US Moves to Cut Off Swiss Bank from Financial System over Alleged Iran, Russia Links

The US Treasury Department proposed a rule on Thursday that, if finalized, would sever MBaer Merchant Bank AG's access to the US financial system on the grounds the Swiss bank had supported illicit actors linked to Iran and Russia. The Treasury alleged MBaer and its employees had facilitated corrup»»»

english.aawsat.com
Al Awsat 5h

Aramco’s Gas Strategy Builds Momentum with Major Progress Towards Growth Target

Aramco announced Thursday major progress in its ambitious gas expansion strategy, with the start of production at Jafurah, the Middle East’s largest unconventional gas field, and the commencement of operations at Tanajib Gas Plant, one of the largest gas plants in the world. This will contribute to»»»

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Al Awsat 6h

Russia Says EU Plan to Permanently Ban its Oil is Mad

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Thursday that only a "madman" could propose a permanent ban on oil imports from Russia, as planned by the European Union, Reuters reported. The European Commission will submit a legal proposal to permanently ban Russian oil imports on Apr»»»

english.aawsat.com
Gulf News 7h

Could DHL deliveries soon be made by UAE-built drones?

Abu Dhabi: Global logistics firm DHL Express has signed a deal to explore using delivery aircraft built by an Abu Dhabi-based drone manufacturer in its regional operations. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.DHL Express and LODD Autonomous have signed a Memorandum of Unde»»»

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Al Awsat 7h

Berlin Film Festival Director's Future in Spotlight after Gaza Furore

Germany's government convened an emergency meeting of the organizers of the Berlin Film Festival on Thursday, saying it wanted to discuss the event's "direction" after debate and protests over Gaza dominated the programme. The Bild newspaper reported on Wednesday that the government's Commissioner »»»

english.aawsat.com
France24 7h

Davos forum CEO Borge Brende resigns after Epstein links revealed

Borge Brende, the president and CEO of the World Economic Forum, which organises the annual Davos summit, announced his resignation on Thursday, weeks after the forum launched an independent investigation into his links with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.  The president and CEO o»»»

france24.com
BBC 7h

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 »»»

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Al Awsat 7h

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»»»

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Gulf News 7h

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»»»

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BNE 7h

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. »»»

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BNE 7h

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 7h

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 7h

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 7h

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 7h

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 7h

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 7h

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 7h

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 7h

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 7h

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 7h

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 7h

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 7h

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 7h

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 7h

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 7h

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 7h

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 7h

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 7h

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 7h

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 7h

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 7h

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 7h

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 7h

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 8h

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 8h

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
BNE 8h

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 8h

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
Gulf News 8h

Overwhelming US Airpower vs Iran: Outgunned — Yet Still a Threat

Dubai: As US forces mass across the Middle East, Iran is staring at the threat of major American strikes that could target its leadership, military command structure, nuclear sites and critical infrastructure — a showdown Tehran would almost certainly lose in conventional terms, but one that could »»»

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