Civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson died on Tuesday morning, his family said. He was 84 years old. File Photo by Matt Marton/UPI | License Photo Feb. 17 (UPI) -- The Rev. Jesse Jackson, a Baptist minister and civil rights leader who twice sought to be the Democratic Party's nominee for U.S. pres»»»

The Constitutional Court of the Kyrgyz Republic has concluded that the mandate of the president elected in January 2021 under the 2010 Constitution must be completed within the originally established six-year term. The five-year term introduced by the 2021 Constitution does not apply to the already»»»

Dubai: Parts of the Strait of Hormuz will close for a few hours on Tuesday due to ‘security precautions’ for shipping safety, semi-official Fars news agency reported, as the Revolutionary Guards conduct military drills in the waterway. The strait is the world’s most vital oil export route, which co»»»

Dubai: For a luxury hotel group founded in 1865, the absence of a UAE address stands out. Langham Hospitality Group has been eyeing the Emirates for years. Deals were discussed. Opportunities came close. There were whispers of launches. But a Langham in the UAE is yet to materialise. Sign up for ou»»»

Dubai: NKEY Architects, an international full-cycle architecture and design company, behind more than 500 residential and commercial projects across over 45 countries, has announced the relocation of its global headquarters to Dubai, marking a significant milestone in the firm’s next phase of growt»»»

South Asia is one of the great paradoxes of the global economy. Home to nearly a quarter of the world’s population, including three of the ten most populous countries, it should logically be among the most interconnected regions on earth. Instead, it remains one of the least integrated — economical»»»

The Sharjah Social Services Department has launched the 14th edition of its community initiative “Eid Joy”, aimed at bringing happiness to children benefiting from the department’s social care programmes through the distribution of special “Boxes of Joy”. The initiative, organised by the department»»»

Stockholm: A 17th century Swedish Navy shipwreck buried underwater in central Stockholm for 400 years has suddenly become visible due to unusually low Baltic Sea levels. The wooden planks of the ship's well-preserved hull have since early February been peeking out above the surface of the water off»»»

Wiener Privatklinik (WPK), one of Austria’s largest private hospitals, treated more than 1,000 Romanian patients in 2025, while the total value of treatments provided to Romanian patients increased by 10% compared to the previous year. Romanian patients accounted for 24% of all international patien»»»

Iran is ready to close the Strait of Hormuz, if necessary, as soon as possible, Commander of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy Rear Adm. Alireza Tangsiri said on Tuesday. "If there is a pretext for closing the Strait of Hormuz, our armed forces will carry out this operation as soon »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas landed her post purely by chance, with qualifications taking a backseat, former Austrian Foreign Minister Karin Kneissl said on Tuesday. Kneissl told the Solovyov Live show that both Kallas and her predecessor, Federica Mogherini, rose to lead »»»

The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps naval force has announced that the IRGC’s intelligence unit maintains round-the-clock surveillance over the Strait of Hormuz, the world’s most critical oil transit route connecting the Persian Gulf to the Indian Ocean. IRGC Navy Launches War Game»»»

China has long ago overtaken the US when it comes to the navy, but now Beijing has also overhauled the US in submarines. China has rapidly expanded its nuclear-powered submarine production, surpassing US launch numbers and»»»

Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Limited (CATL) has unveiled a new electric vehicle battery that it says can fully charge in 12 minutes and retain 80% of its capacity after 1.5mn miles, marking a potential breakthrough in durability and charging speed in the global EV market. »»»

A Harvard University study ranked Kuwait 30th out of 145 countries in GDP per capita, recording $31,971 nominally and $51,322 adjusted for purchasing power parity under 2024 standards. The Atlas of Economic Complexity Ran»»»

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The European Union could withhold part of a €1.6bn allocation of loans and grants to Serbia after Belgrade passed judicial reforms that are “eroding trust” in its commitment to the rule of law, the bloc’s enlargement commissioner told Reuters on February 12. »»»

Truck drivers from Serbia, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Bosnia & Herzegovina are considering new blockades of cargo border crossings after the European Union rejected all proposals aimed at easing restrictions on their stay in the Schengen area, local media reported on February 16. »»»

Truck drivers from Serbia, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Bosnia & Herzegovina are considering new blockades of cargo border crossings after the European Union rejected all proposals aimed at easing restrictions on their stay in the Schengen area, local media reported on February 16. »»»

Truck drivers from Serbia, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Bosnia & Herzegovina are considering new blockades of cargo border crossings after the European Union rejected all proposals aimed at easing restrictions on their stay in the Schengen area, local media reported on February 16. »»»

Protests in Bosnia’s capital entered a fourth day on February 16 as demonstrators demanded accountability after a tram derailment killed a 23-year-old man and seriously injured several others, including a teenage girl who lost a leg. »»»

Truck drivers from Serbia, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Bosnia & Herzegovina are considering new blockades of cargo border crossings after the European Union rejected all proposals aimed at easing restrictions on their stay in the Schengen area, local media reported on February 16. »»»

Truck drivers from Serbia, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Bosnia & Herzegovina are considering new blockades of cargo border crossings after the European Union rejected all proposals aimed at easing restrictions on their stay in the Schengen area, local media reported on February 16. »»»

A new round of peace talks kicks off today in Geneva. Steve Witkoff and Jared Kuchner have already landed and are due to begin talks in a few hours. We're getting close to the end in the sense that we're running out of time. Trump has already made it clear that he wants the deal done by June ahead »»»

The Military Prosecutor’s Office, together with the Main Investigative Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, has conducted a series of investigative and operational measures against certain former employees of the State Committee for National Security. The investiga»»»

Dubai: A festive celebration in Ambato, Ecuador took an unexpected turn when Miss Universe 2025, Fátima Bosch, suddenly stumbled while riding a parade float. The incident happened on Sunday, February 15, during the city’s iconic Fruit and Flower Festival, which draws thousands of visitors every yea»»»

A criminal court in Thessaloniki on Tuesday convicted an ex-mayor and a former legal adviser of the Municipality of Sithonia in Halkidki, northern Greece, of breach of trust for failing to defend municipal land from private ownership claims, court officials said. According to the Athens-Macedonian »»»

The owner of a cookie factory in Trikala, central Greece, where five workers were killed in an explosion late last month, requested on Tuesday a brief postponement of his testimony before an investigative magistrate. The defendant will return to court at 1 p.m. on Wednesday. This will be the second»»»

Symphopay is strengthening its position as a payment orchestration solution for retail on the Romanian market, following the successful implementation carried out across more than 1,750 stores in the national Profi network. Previously, the company was selected to manage complex payment and settleme»»»

The total volume of real estate transactions in 2025 reached approximately EUR 525 million, almost 30% below the EUR 750 million recorded in 2024, according to the annual report published by real estate consultancy Colliers. Romanian investors were the main source of capital on the local property m»»»

A new round of peace talks kicks off today in Geneva. Steve Witkoff and Jared Kuchner have already landed and are due to begin talks in a few hours. We're getting close to the end in the sense that we're running out of time. Trump has already made it clear that he wants the deal done by June ahead »»»

A Swiss sports commentator launched a scathing on-air attack against the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Monday, accusing it of hypocrisy for allowing Israeli athletes to compete in the Milano Cortina Winter Games while maintaining strict sanctions against Russians. Stephane Renner of Swis»»»

During a working visit to Osh region, Adylbek Kasymaliev, Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the Presidential Administration of the Kyrgyz Republic, attended the opening ceremony of a school in the village of Zhylaldy in Uzgen district. The head of the Cabinet noted that the old schoo»»»

A teacher from the Pleven region has been taken into custody over allegations of sexual abuse involving two 13-year-old girls, Nova TV reported. The 29-year-old mathematics instructor, who works at a school in the village of Sadovets, is accused of engaging in sexual acts with one girl and committi»»»

PETROHAN Mediapool reported that a group of 10–12 men on ATVs were in the area of Petrohan lodge hours before the deaths of three of its residents, citing testimony from Deyan Iliev, the man who found the bodies, “confirmed by the media outlet’s sources.” He spotted them in the nearby village of Gi»»»

Dubai: The Executive Council of Sharjah has approved the launch of a feasibility study into modern air transport solutions, including air taxis and cargo services, as part of efforts to strengthen the emirate’s position as a regional aviation hub. The meeting was chaired on Tuesday by Sheikh Sultan»»»

Salik has announced amended toll timings for the month of Ramadan on its social media channels. Dubai’s road toll system will be levying the following tariffs across the holy month: From Mon to Sat, the toll will be set at Dh6. For the Zakat calculator, click here. On these days, the toll will dip »»»

Prime Minister Edi Rama on Tuesday introduced Igli Tafa as the new head of the 'National Agency for Information Society' (AKSHI), as the agency faces scrutiny linked to an ongoing investigation involving private companies. During the presentation, Rama addressed the situation of former AKSHI direct»»»

The landscape of dental care is evolving fast. Recent technological advancements like laser are revolutionizing many dental procedures. This way, more and more patients are benefiting from reduced pain and shorter recovery times, not to mention excellent results. If you’re searching for high-qualit»»»

1/11Ramadan decorations in Abu Dhabi.Afra Alnofeli/Gulf News2/11Muslims worldwide are preparing for a month of fasting, reflection, and charity.Ahmad Alotbi/Gulf News3/11A woman inspects lanterns for sale at a market in the Abbasiyya district of central Cairo as Muslims prepare for the holy month o»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian forces delivered a massive retaliatory strike on Ukraine's military-industrial complex facilities and energy infrastructure used by the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday. "In response to the terrorist attacks by the Ukrainian regime on »»»

The US Department of War is close to cutting ties with key AI partner Anthropic, the company behind the Claude model, and designating it a supply chain risk, Axios reported on Sunday, citing a Pentagon official. The label is typically reserved for entities linked to states that Washington considers»»»

A high-level delegation from the United Kingdom comprising: – Daniel Kawczynski – Chairman of the Libyan British Development Association (LBDA) and former Member of the British House of Commons. – Mark Field – Politician, former Member of Parliament, and former Minister of State for Asia and the Pa»»»

BusinessGermany inflation rises 2.1% at start of 2026Richard ConnorIncreases in food and fuel prices were the main drivers of inflation in Germany, new statistics confirmed. https://p.dw.com/p/58tg7People in Germany saw themselves paying more for food compared to a year agoImage: Michael Bihlmayer/»»»

Dubai: A Saudi appeals court has ruled that an Egyptian woman is entitled to a share of her late husband’s estate worth more than 150 million riyals (around 1.8 billion Egyptian pounds), concluding a high-profile inheritance dispute involving a Saudi businessman. The Jeddah Personal Status Court of»»»

Abu Dhabi: Passengers travelling between Abu Dhabi and Nairobi are facing disruption after Etihad Airways confirmed cancellations and delays due to an “unplanned industrial action.” Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The airline said in a travel update, “Etihad Airways fl»»»

Nathaniel Copsey, the United Kingdom’s ambassador to Bulgaria, has visited the Kalotina border checkpoint together with outgoing Interior Minister Daniel Mitov to observe how the EU’s Entry/Exit System is being implemented at the bloc’s external land borders, the Interior Ministry said on Tuesday. »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani receives the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the sisterly Kingdom of Bahrain HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, and his accompanying delegation at the Amiri Diwan this morning. At the beginning of the meeting, HRH the Crown Prince of »»»

Romania’s general government debt reached 1,121 billion lei in November 2025, up from 1,116 billion lei in the previous month, according to data published by the Ministry of Finance and cited by Agerpres. As a share of GDP, government debt increased to 60.2%, from 60% in August, based on the GDP fi»»»

A 17th century Swedish Navy shipwreck buried underwater in central Stockholm for 400 years has suddenly become visible due to unusually low Baltic Sea levels. The wooden planks of the ship's well-preserved hull have since early February been peeking out above the surface of the water off the island»»»