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London Police Arrest Former Ambassador Peter Mandelson in Epstein Case

London police on Monday arrested former ambassador Peter Mandelson over claims he committed misconduct in public office during his friendship with convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. “Officers have arrested a 72-year-old man on suspicion of misconduct in public office,” the Metropolitan P»»»

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UPI 4m

Ex-President Yoon appeals life sentence over insurrection conviction - UPI.com

Former President Yoon Suk Yeol on Tuesday appealed his life sentence over his insurrection conviction. He was sentenced at Seoul Central District Court last week as supporters held rallies. Photo by Thomas Maresca/UPI | License Photo Former President Yoon Suk Yeol on Tuesday appealed his life sente»»»

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Gulf News 6m

India’s Tata Group, OpenAI team up for AI hub and ChatGPT rollout

Dubai: In a major boost for India’s artificial intelligence plans, the Tata Group has partnered with OpenAI to build a large AI facility in India and expand the use of AI tools across businesses. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The announcement was made in Dubai on Feb»»»

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The Peninsula 9m

Fasting for students has health and educational benefits

Doha, Qatar: Fasting is one of the pillars of Islam and an act of worship that Allah Almighty and His Messenger, Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), commanded us to observe. It is an obligation upon every Muslim man and woman. Training students to fast is considered an important educational pract»»»

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The Peninsula 9m

Rosewood Doha debuts Emerald Nights by Bentley, an open-air Ramadan experience

Doha, Qatar: Rosewood Doha presents Emerald Nights by Bentley, an open-air Ramadan experience created in partnership with the renowned automotive brand. Set on the property’s lawn with views across the Lusail promenade, Emerald nights marks both Rosewood Doha’s first Ramadan season and Bentley’s fi»»»

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The Peninsula 9m

HMC receives special appreciation award at Doha Equestrian Tour 2026–Al Shaqab

Doha, Qatar: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has been honoured with a special appreciation award in recognition of its role as the Official Medical Partner of the Doha Equestrian Tour (DET) 2026 – Al Shaqab, one of the Middle East’s leading equestrian series. The award was presented by President of»»»

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The Peninsula 9m

Ramadan Majlis to deepen cultural and religious awareness

Doha: The Majlis in Ramadan are among the most eminent societal platforms, in Qatar, that help strengthen cultural and religious awareness, as well as time-honoured values that underpin Qatari society throughout history. These platforms aren’t merely confined to gatherings and socialisation but ser»»»

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The Peninsula 9m

CMU-Q celebrates growing global impact, unveils new alumni association and awards

Doha, Qatar: Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q), a Qatar Foundation partner university, hosted a landmark gathering for its alumni community at the Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani Museum. The event served as a celebration of the university’s growing legacy and the official launch of two »»»

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Al Awsat 14m

North Korea Ruling Party Promotes Kim Jong Un’s Younger Sister 

North Korea's ruling party has elevated leader Kim Jong Un's powerful younger sister to a top position, state media said Tuesday, a sign of her far-reaching influence within the reclusive nation. Thousands of party elites have packed the capital Pyongyang for a once-in-five-years summit of the ruli»»»

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Al Awsat 14m

Turkish Central Bank Total Reserves Fell Nearly $6 Bln Last Week, Bankers Say 

The Turkish Central Bank's total reserves are expected to have decreased by around $5.8 billion last week to $206 billion, due to a eurobond redemption, bankers ‌said. Three bankers ‌consulted by ‌Reuters ⁠calculated that net reserves ⁠decreased by $7 billion to $89 billion in the week ending Febru»»»

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France24 16m

Venezuela begins prisoner releases as Rodriguez promises return for exiles

Interim president Delcy Rodriguez vowed on Monday to welcome Venezuelans living abroad back home following a new amnesty law, as authorities released dozens of political prisoners and moved to signal a thaw in relations with the West. Interim president Delcy Rodriguez promised on Monday that Venezu»»»

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The Peninsula 16m

1,500 fasting individuals served daily at Al Wakrah Ramadan tent organised by Ministry of Awqaf

Doha, Qatar: The “Iftar Saem” tent in Al Wakrah is witnessing a daily turnout of nearly 1,500 fasting individuals as part of the “For the Reward of the Doers of Good” initiative, organised and supervised by the General Directorate of Endowments at the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs. The»»»

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The Peninsula 16m

Qatar University sets deadline for graduate applications for fall 2026

Doha: Qatar University has announced that February 25 will be the final deadline for submitting applications to its graduate programmes for the Fall 2026 semester. In a statement issued yesterday, the university urged prospective students to complete their applications online through the graduate a»»»

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24 News Agency 21m

Japan to allocate $20.5 million for construction of bridge across Naryn River - | 24.KG

A bridge across Naryn River on Bishkek — Osh road will be rebuilt. The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will provide a $20.5 million grant for this project. Ulukbek Zhanibekov, Deputy Minister of Transport and Communication, announced at a meeting of the Parliament’s Committee on Indus»»»

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Al Awsat 26m

Despite Drop in 2025, Russian Oil Exports Exceed Pre-war Volumes

While Russian oil exports dropped last year, Russia is still exporting higher volumes than before its invasion of Ukraine in 2022, researchers said Tuesday, calling for stricter sanctions enforcement. The volume of Russian crude oil exports remained six percent above pre-invasion levels in the four»»»

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Al Awsat 26m

Ukraine Marks Four Years Since Russian Invasion 

Ukraine marked the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion on Tuesday with a show of solidarity from its staunchest allies, but with no end in sight to Europe's bloodiest conflict since World War II. Tens of thousands of lives have been lost since the Kremlin ordered troops into Ukraine »»»

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The Peninsula 28m

QIIB launches competitive financing offer in celebration of holy month of Ramadan

Doha, Qatar: QIIB has announced the launch of its dedicated financing campaign for the Holy Month of Ramadan, as part of the Bank’s ongoing commitment to providing integrated banking solutions that meet the needs and financing aspirations of its customers. This year’s offer features a range of dist»»»

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The Peninsula 28m

QNB Group announces launch of Annual Report

Doha, Qatar: QNB Group, a leading financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, announced the launch of its Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2025, highlighting another year of strong performance, strategic progress and continued commitment to sustainable value creation. Despite a»»»

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24 News Agency 33m

National Bank of Kyrgyzstan raises discount rate to 12 percent - | 24.KG

The Board of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic raised the discount rate by 1 percent to 12 percent. The decision took effect today, February 24. The press service of the bank reported. Prices and reasons for the rate increase It was noted that «the external economic environment remains uneve»»»

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The Peninsula 33m

Global Islamic fintech market projected to grow to $341bn by 2029

Doha, Qatar: DinarStandard, a US-based research and advisory firm, and Elipses, a leading ethical digital finance advisory and investment firm, jointly released the Global Islamic Fintech (GIFT) Report 2025/26. The report was produced in partnership with SalaamGateway.com, the largest Islamic econo»»»

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Gulf News 33m

Win up to Dh100,000 by decorating your home for Ramadan 2026 in Dubai

Dubai residents have a golden opportunity this Ramadan, quite literally. A citywide home decoration competition is now open for entries, with a top cash prize of Dh100,000 up for grabs and a total of 15 winners set to be rewarded for bringing the spirit of the Holy Month to life on their doorsteps.»»»

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Novinite 35m

Bulgaria Surges in Wealth Rankings: Ahead of Romania, Czech Republic, and Poland

Bulgaria is no longer Europe’s poorest nation, according to the latest Global Wealth Report from Swiss bank UBS. The study shows that in terms of average wealth, Bulgaria has overtaken Romania and Turkey, while its median wealth places it ahead of some traditionally wealthier Eastern European count»»»

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Al Awsat 38m

Mexico's Jalisco Cautiously Tries Returning to Normal after Cartel Violence

Residents of Jalisco cautiously peeked their heads out Monday after waves of retaliatory cartel violence rocked the Mexican state over the weekend following the death of a major drug kingpin. Schools were closed in state capital Guadalajara, as were many businesses, said AFP. Public transportation »»»

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Al Awsat 38m

Maliki Says Has ‘Absolutely No Intention’ to Withdraw PM Candidacy as Barrack Visits Iraq 

The leading candidate to become Iraq's next prime minister, former premier Nouri al-Maliki, told AFP on Monday that he will not withdraw his nomination after pressure from the US, while also seeking to allay Washington's concerns. Since the US-led invasion that overthrew former ruler Saddam Hussein»»»

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The Peninsula 41m

QatarEnergy celebrates new group of graduates

Doha, Qatar: QatarEnergy celebrated the graduation of a new group of Qatari nationals who have successfully completed their academic studies and vocational programs and have joined QatarEnergy and other energy sector companies. The energy sector graduates have commenced working with QatarEnergy, Qa»»»

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The Peninsula 41m

MoCI launches 36 e-services to accelerate digital transformation

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) launched 36 new electronic services through its official website, as part of its ongoing efforts to advance digital transformation and enhance service efficiency, in line with the Ministry’s Strategy (2024–2030). In a post on its X platform,»»»

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24 News Agency 45m

Chinese corporation to reconstruct Lebedinovskaya HPP - | 24.KG

Chakan HPP OJSC signed a contract with the general contractor for the reconstruction of Lebedinovskaya Hydropower Plant (HPP) — China National Heavy Machinery Corporation. The company’s press service reported. According to the statement, specialists have already begun preparing the design and cost »»»

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The Peninsula 45m

Kerr to launch Diamond League campaign in Doha

Doha, Qatar: Olympic, world and Commonwealth high jump champion Hamish Kerr (NZL) will return to Qatar for the Mazzraty Doha Meeting – the opening meeting of the 2026 Wanda Diamond league series – on May 8. A proven championship performer, the 29-year-old national record holder has a best of 2.36m,»»»

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The Peninsula 45m

Azerbaijan’s Vugar wins Ramadan Blitz Chess Championship

Doha, Qatar: The second Ramadan Blitz Chess Championship concluded at the Friends of the Environment Center, hosted in cooperation with the Doha Youth Center and organized by the Qatar Chess Association. The internationally rated event attracted 70 players and was staged at the Friends of the Envir»»»

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The Peninsula 45m

Al Wajba, Al Zaeem record big wins at Al Thumama tourney

Doha, Qatar: Al Wajba claimed a resounding 5-0 victory over Doha in the third Al Thumama Ramadan Tournament at Al Furjan Stadium on Sunday night. Mansour Khalid Al Ruwaili starred in the dominant performance and was named Man of the Match after leading his side with an impressive display. The tourn»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 47m

Commission Opens Party Registration for April 19 Snap Elections

From Tuesday, February 24, the Central Election Commission (CEC) is beginning to accept documents for the registration of parties and coalitions wishing to take part in the Bulgarian early parliamentary elections on April 19, the commission said on its website. The deadline for submitting applicati»»»

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Al Awsat 50m

Just Days Before Cesar Awards, French Movie Stars Warn AI Plundering Industry

Just days before France’s version of the Oscars, thousands of French actors and filmmakers have warned that AI tools are “plundering” talent across the industry. “We are facing a profound upheaval in our profession with the arrival of artificial intelligence,” said the op-ed in Le Parisien, which w»»»

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The Peninsula 53m

Legend Radja to visit Doha for FIBA Asian Qualifiers Window 2

Doha, Qatar: Croatian Basketball legend Dino Radja is set to visit Qatar at the invitation of the FIBA Basketball World Cup Qatar 2027 Local Organizing Committee and Qatar Basketball Federation. The 58-year-old former World Cup bronze medalist will be in Doha from February 26 to 3 March and will at»»»

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DW 54m

China targets Japanese companies over 'remilitarization'

TradeJapanChina targets Japanese companies over 'remilitarization' Mahima Kapoor with AFP and ReutersFirst seafood, then pandas and now Japan's heavyweights. China's commerce ministry has banned selling "dual-use" goods to a list of Japanese companies over worries of military use. https://p.dw.com/»»»

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24 News Agency 57m

Kyrgyzstan bans export of catalytic converters and precious metal waste - | 24.KG

The Cabinet of Ministers imposed a temporary ban on the export of used catalytic converters and waste containing precious metals from Kyrgyzstan. The corresponding resolution was adopted to prevent the illegal export of valuable materials and preserve strategic raw materials within the country. Acc»»»

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The Peninsula 57m

From game night to electric drive: Virtuocity guest wins brand-new Tesla

Doha, Qatar: Virtuocity, Qatar’s largest purpose-built esports arena located in Doha Festival City, has marked a significant milestone with one of the most notable prize moments ever seen at the venue. One lucky guest, Mr Weam Mersel Daaibess from Lebanon, has driven away in a brand-new Tesla, turn»»»

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The Peninsula 57m

MoI urges residents to take precautions against cooking oil fires at home

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior (MoI) has urged all residents to be more vigilant in the kitchen and implement crucial safety measures to avert cooking oil fires, which are among the most frequent causes of household accidents, particularly during this holy month of Ramadan. In an awareness c»»»

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The Peninsula 57m

Ministry of Municipality launches 2026 Ramadan Football Tournament

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality officially inaugurated its 2026 Ramadan Football Tournament on Sunday, at the Al Sadd Sports Club fields. Featuring teams representing various sectors of the Ministry and different municipalities, the event opened in a highly competitive atmosphere reflecti»»»

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The Peninsula 57m

Al Sadd staying ‘focused’ in QSL title race

Doha, Qatar: Al Sadd have opened a four-point lead in the Qatar Stars League (QSL) following a strong run of results, but forward Rafa Mujica insists the defending champions are staying grounded as the season enters a crucial phase. After a difficult start to their title defence, Al Sadd have respo»»»

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The Peninsula 57m

Qatar Tourism hosts QT Awards Alumni Network Ghabga

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Tourism hosted the second edition of QT Awards Alumni Network gathering on Sunday, bringing together winners from all editions of the Qatar Tourism Awards, alongside sector stakeholders. Held during Ghabga in the holy month of Ramadan, the gathering strengthened sector engagement»»»

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Gulf News 58m

Trump Organization launches 91-storey luxury hotel and apartments in Australia

Dubai: The Trump Organization has unveiled plans to develop a landmark luxury hotel and residential tower on Australia’s Gold Coast, marking its first official project in the country. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The proposed Trump International Hotel & Tower, Gold »»»

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Sputnik 1h

Ukraine's Violation of Friendship Treaty With Russia Led to Start of Special Operation - MFA

Ukraine's violation of the treaty of friendship, cooperation and partnership with Russia led to Moscow's decision to launch the special military operation, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told Sputnik. "For a number of years, the Ukrainian leadership has pursued a policy of gro»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

EU Diplomats Meet Board of Peace Director over Gaza's Future

The European Union's top diplomats met Monday in Brussels with the director of the Board of Peace after a shaky and controversial embrace of US President Donald Trump's efforts to secure and rebuild the war-ravaged Gaza Strip. Nikolay Mladenov, a former Bulgarian politician and UN diplomat chosen b»»»

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France24 1h

Live: EU chief von der Leyen arrives in Ukraine to mark four years since Russian invasion

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen arrived in Kyiv on Tuesday to mark the fourth anniversary of Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Europe’s bloodiest conflict since World War II. Tens of thousands of lives have been lost, cities and infrastructure remain devastated, and Kyiv faces the monumental t»»»

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UPI 1h

U.S. Coast Guard investigating swastika found at training center - UPI.com

Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Kevin Lunday held a mandatory meeting with all nearly 900 recruits and staff at Training Center Cape May about the recent discovery of a swastika on the premises. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Feb. 24 (UPI) -- The U.S. Coast Guard has launched an internal»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Legal training programmes launched to strengthen national workforce

Doha, Qatar: The Civil Service and Government Development Bureau (CGB) unveiled two major national initiatives aimed at reinforcing the country’s human capital in priority sectors, including legal professions and nuclear engineering. In a statement yesterday on X, CGB stated that it has launched th»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Qatar reaffirms support to UN work for refugees

Doha, Qatar: Minister of State for International Cooperation H E Dr. Mariam bint Ali bin Nasser Al-Misnad met yesterday with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees H E Dr. Barham Salih, on the sidelines of the High-Level Segment of the 61st session of the Human Rights Council held in Gen»»»

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BBC 1h

Russia soldiers tell BBC they saw fellow troops executed on commanders' orders

Warning: This story contains details of extreme violence and reference to suicide. Four Russian soldiers have exposed the horror and brutality of conditions on their side of the front lines in Ukraine, with two men telling the BBC they saw soldiers being executed on the spot for refusing orders. On»»»

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Novinite 1h

Key Dates and Deadlines Set for Bulgaria’s April 19 Parliamentary Elections

The Central Election Commission (CEC) has finalized the official schedule for organizing and conducting the parliamentary elections on April 19, following the presidential decree issued on February 19. The chronogram outlines all key deadlines and the responsibilities of various institutions involv»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Municipality Ministry delivers nearly one million services

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality has recorded a remarkable year in customer service performance, delivering a total of 984,787 services in 2025 through its Customer Service and Unified Call Center Department. The achievement reflects the Ministry’s ongoing commitment to faster response tim»»»

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