A Larissa prosecutor has ordered the exhumation of nine victims from the Tempe train disaster, which occurred nearly three years ago in central Greece and killed 57 people, mostly students. The exhumations are expected to take place by the end of the week, but laboratories to conduct the required c»»»

An inspection report into the deadly January 26 explosion at the Violanta biscuit factory in Trikala, central Greece, has identified an unexplained removal of a fire suppression system and detailed the path of a gas leak and explosion that killed five workers. According to findings, propane gas lea»»»

ATHENS - US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle said on Wednesday she had met with Serbian PM Djuro Macut on Serbian Statehood Day in Athens to discuss energy connectivity in Europe. "We discussed our shared goals of energy independence and expanding energy connectivity across Europe, including»»»

Meta Platforms CEO and billionaire Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg is set to be questioned for the first time in a US court on Wednesday about Instagram's effect on the mental health of young users, as a landmark trial over youth social media addiction continues. While Zuckerberg has previously te»»»

Zhenishbek Toktorbaev has been relieved of his duties as Mayor of Osh city. The municipality of the southern capital of Kyrgyzstan confirmed the information to 24.kg news agency. Toktorbaev was appointed mayor on January 23 last year. He turned 58 on February 14. Prior to his appointment, he served»»»

Sheikh Ali Khatib, Deputy Head of the Supreme Islamic Shiite Council, delivered a message marking the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan, emphasizing unity, resilience, and strategic awareness. “We are approaching the blessed month of Ramadan, a month of mercy, goodness, and blessing. On this o»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE’s National Center of Meteorology has forecast generally clear skies with periods of partial cloud on Thursday, as humid conditions are expected to develop overnight and into early Friday, raising the possibility of fog or mist in parts of the country’s western regions. In its dai»»»

Jos Plateau: Thirty-eight lead miners were killed when gas exploded at a pit in central Nigeria's Plateau state, local sources told AFP. Twenty-seven others were injured in the blast at the Kampanin Zurak mining site in Plateau state's Bashar district, the acting traditional ruler told AFP. "So far»»»

Vatican City: Pope Leo XIV has urged Catholic organisations to include a direct feed of official Vatican news on their websites as the Holy See battles a flood of AI-generated content. Vatican News, the Holy See's official news outlet, reported Wednesday that the pontiff had written to bishops invi»»»

DOHA: As the holy month of Ramadan began, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) initiated the activities of its annual Ramadan Campaign under the theme 'Keep Your Balance of Good Deeds Alive', the drive involves numerous humanitarian projects and charitable initiatives to be implemented in Qatar and 17»»»

Israel announced that it will cap the number of Palestinian worshippers from the occupied West Bank attending weekly Friday prayers at the Al-Aqsa Mosque in east Jerusalem at 10,000 during the holy month of Ramadan, which began Wednesday. Israeli authorities also imposed age restrictions on West Ba»»»

The Lebanese Army has been searching for weapons and arms depots in the area north of the Litani River for several months, a media report said. “Speaking of separation between a first phase and a second phase is not accurate, because whenever informed of the presence of arms, ammunition or depots i»»»

1 of 2 | Rep. Randy Fine, R-Fla., is facing calls for his resignation from Congress after making an anti-Muslim comment on social media last weekend. Photo courtesy of the U.S. House of Representatives Feb. 18 (UPI) -- Rep. Randy Fine, R-Fla., is facing calls for his resignation from Congress after»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Head of IRGC Intelligence Brigadier Gen. Majid Khadami: 10 foreign intelligence agencies were directly involved in the armed unrest in Iran»»»

Two more people have been detained by French authorities investigating the killing of a far-right student activist by suspected radical left militants in Lyon, bringing the total in custody to 11. Quentin Deranque, 23, suffered a fatal brain injury when he was beaten and kicked during a demonstrati»»»

A trilateral working meeting of border representatives of Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan took place on February 15. The State Border Service of the Kyrgyz Republic reported. The meeting was organized to strengthen confidence-building measures, ensure a stable operational situation and mainta»»»

The staff of the National Center for Maternal and Child Welfare expressed serious concern over the detention of well-known physician, Candidate of Medical Sciences and Associate Professor Nasira Beishebaeva. According to the Center’s employees, the incident has affected the moral and psychological »»»

The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee has confirmed the sighting of the crescent, signaling that Thursday shall be the first day of Ramadan in the country. According to Daily Pakistan, Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad declared: “The moon of Ramadan 1447 Hijri has been sighted. Tomorrow, Thursday, will mark t»»»

Doha, Qatar: As the holy month of Ramadan began, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) initiated the activities of its annual Ramadan Campaign under the theme "Keep Your Balance of Good Deeds Alive," the drive involves numerous humanitarian projects and charitable initiatives to be implemented in Qatar»»»

Abuses carried out by convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein could meet the definition of crimes against humanity, the UN has claimed, while demanding accountability for the suspected perpetrators. The UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) released a statement in response to the millions of files release»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov received members of the European Parliament, led by Giuseppina Princi, Chair of the Delegation for Relations with Central Asian Countries. The parties discussed further development. The presidential press service reported. The meeting was attended by members of»»»

Tobacco products without excise stamps were seized at the central market in Manas, the Tax Service of Kyrgyzstan reported. According to it, a total of 9,695 packs of tobacco products without excise stamps, worth a total of 1,163,400 soms, were seized, along with 24 packages of illegal e-cigarettes »»»

Doha, Qatar: The General Directorate of Endowments at the Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs has reaffirmed its annual commitment to ensuring that endowment support reaches those in need during seasons of charity and benevolence, foremost among them the holy month of Ramadan. This c»»»

Tunis, Feb. 18 (TAP) – The Speaker of the National Council of Regions and Districts (CNRD), Imed Derbali, emphasised that every year during Ramadan, unacceptable practices occur, such as monopolisation and speculation on certain basic...»»»

Colombo: Shadab Khan said Pakistan believed they could go on and win the T20 World Cup after their best performance of the tournament secured the last Super Eights berth on Wednesday. Pakistan bowled out Namibia for 97 to win by a colossal 102 runs in Colombo and bounce back in style after a defeat»»»

Protesters in New York demand the release of Mohsen Mahdawi after his arrest in April amid an effort by the government to deport him on grounds his acitivism regarding Palestinians and the Gaza war threatened U.S. foreign policy. A federal judge has now thrown out the case. File Photo by Sarah Yene»»»

The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, together with the UN World Food Programme (WFP), has launched a new project to develop climate-resilient value chains. The ministry’s press service reported. The Japanese government has allocated $4.5 million for the initiative.»»»

Doha, Qatar: The 11th annual Interprofessional Education (IPE) Student Association Forum at Qatar University (QU) marked a significant milestone in the ongoing development of collaborative health profession education. The forum brought together students, health professionals, educators, and leaders»»»

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received Lindsey Graham, member of the US Senate. During the meeting at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi, the two sides discussed the friendship and strategic cooperation between the UAE and the US and their shared commitment to strength»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia is formulating its position regarding the invitation to join the Board of Peace established by US President Donald Trump, taking into account the views of its Middle Eastern partners, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Wednesday. "Russia's positio»»»

To date, thousands of square meters of ECO DOME constructions have already been sold, including residential units, tourism-oriented spaces, and special-purpose facilities, including medical facilities such as a sanatorium. The consistent customer interest indicates a real need for this type of cons»»»

North Bucharest Investments announces the launch of the North Bucharest Investments Academy, an educational platform dedicated to developing professional competencies in real estate, designed both for newcomers to the industry and for consultants looking to advance their careers. The Academy is str»»»

Alex Soros, heir to his father’s empire, met with some of US President Donald Trump’s leading opponents at the Munich Security Conference. Looking behind the hugs and handshakes, it’s clear that the eye of Soros is fixed on the 2028 election. Soros’ weekend in Munich was a whirlwind of photo opport»»»

In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, has ordered the release of 1,856 prisoners of different nationalities from Dubai’s correctional and punitive establishments, on the occasion of Ramadan. Chancello»»»

Maria Nedina has been nominated for caretaker deputy prime minister for european funding in the proposed Gurov cabinet. Nedina previously served as chef de cabinet of environment and water minister Yulian Popov in the cabinet of Kiril Petkov (2023–2024), as well as to caretaker minister of environm»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Social Development and Family (MSDF) represented by the Private Associations and Institutions Department, in collaboration with the Excellence Center for Training and Consulting at the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies, organised a specialised panel discussion titled »»»

Talks between Russia, Ukraine and the US aimed at ending Moscow's war in Ukraine have concluded without a breakthrough. The trilateral meetings, held in Geneva, went on late on Tuesday but only lasted two hours on Wednesday. Although US envoy Steve Witkoff had expressed optimism over the talks, bot»»»

TechnologyIndiaIndia AI summit: Brazil's Lula lands, US giants tout plansMark Hallam with AFP, AP, ReutersBrazil's President Lula da Silva has arrived in New Delhi, joining Emmanuel Macron, Pedro Sanchez and other leaders. Meanwhile, Google and Nvidia touted their Indian expansion plans at the AI I»»»

Tunis, Feb 18 (TAP) - A phone talk was held on Wednesday afternoon between President Kaïs Saïed and Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, during which they exchanged greetings on the advent of the holy month of Ramadan, according to a Presidency...»»»

Ivaylo Ivanov, one of the six people who lost their lives in the Petrohan–Okolchitsa case, killed himself with two shots to the head. One gunshot wound had an entry point under the chin, and the other had an entry point at the left temple and an exit at the right, said Ivan Madzharov, Deputy Direct»»»

“I conducted the talks independently and I take full responsibility for all the ministers in this cabinet,” said Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov, speaking to journalists after presenting the lineup of the caretaker government to President Iliana Iotova. “With Andrey Yankulov as caretaker depu»»»

Nikolay Denkov, co-chair of the parliamentary group Continue the Change-Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB), commented on Wednesday that he does not see any bright political figures in Andrey Gurov's draft cabinet. "I don't see bright political figures, but an attempt for each minister to understand the wo»»»

SARAJEVO - Serbian FM Marko Djuric said on Wednesday his visits to Banjaluka and Sarajevo had been aimed at tangible and concrete progress in regional cooperation, as well as at looking after the position of Republika Srpska and the Serbs and at discussions on mutual support on the EU path. "I can »»»

The European Union is exploring possible support for a new committee established to take over the civil administration of Gaza, according to a document produced by the bloc's diplomatic arm and seen by Reuters. "The EU is engaging with the newly established transitional governance structures for Ga»»»

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Dubai: Dubai’s commercial transport sector recorded more than 40 per cent growth in licensed companies in 2025, with annual revenues exceeding Dh8.4 billion, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) said. Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of RTA, said»»»

Catholics from different Emirates in the UAE has marked the start of the Lenten season today with Ash Wednesday. For Filipino believers, the tradition is observed wherever they may be across the globe. The cross-shaped ashes in their forehead signifies the beginning of a spiritual time filled with »»»

Bulgaria's Parliament on Wednesday voted, 141-0 with 27 abstentions, to pass on first reading amendments to the Penal Code extending the same legal protection against sexual offences to children aged 15 and 16 as to those under 14. The revisions, tabled by MPs of MRF - New Beginning, were adopted w»»»