Talks underway between Poland and Ukraine on rebuilding efforts
Ukraine’s ambassador to Poland, Vasyl Bodnar, said he hopes the first reconstruction contracts with Polish companies will be signed in June at the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Gdańsk. Ukraine has submitted specific projects to the Polish government, and talks already cover dozens of initiatives a»»»
MS Investments wants to buy three office buildings to convert to apartments in Warsaw
MS Investments, a Polish capital developer and pioneer in converting Warsaw office buildings into housing, plans to acquire two or three more office properties within two years for residential transformation. The most advanced project is Bliski Centrum at Żurawia 8, currently housing Radio Zet. The»»»
President of NBP: Inflation will be close to goal at end of ‘26 and into ‘27
According to the March projection of the National Bank of Poland, inflation is expected to remain close to the central bank’s target through the end of 2026 and even into 2027, said NBP President Adam Glapiński at the Banking Forum conference. He stressed that maintaining this path requires respons»»»
Rate cut in March likely
Inflation is expected to remain below Poland’s 2.5% ±1 pp target in the near term and stay within the target range despite temporary statistical fluctuations, said Monetary Policy Council member Przemysław Litwiniuk. January inflation of 2.2% confirmed effective disinflation, while weaker wage grow»»»
Judge: Prosecutors have no conflict of interests in Charlie Kirk shooting case - UPI.com
1 of 5 | Tyler Robinson, 22, of Utah, is pictured in his mugshot on September 12. Robinson, who is accused of shooting and killing conservative influencer Charlie Kirk, tried to argue that the prosecutors of the case had a conflict of interests. A judge ruled against him Tuesday. File Photo/UPI | L»»»
PM MEETS PAKISTANI COUNTERPART
PM MEETS PAKISTANI COUNTERPART Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met with Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Doha on Tuesday. During the meeting, they discussed bilateral relations and ways to strengthen them, in»»»
Al Misnad calls for full adherence to ceasefire agreement provisions
Al Misnad called for full adherence to the ceasefire agreement and the implementation of all its provisions, including ensuring the unimpeded flow of humanitarian aid and the sustainable opening of all crossings. Al Misnad reiterated Qatar’s welcome of the ceasefire agreement and the full integrati»»»
QRCS launches Ramadan iftar projects across world
Tribune News Network Doha As part of Qatar Red Crescent Society’s (QRCS) Ramadan Campaign for 1447 AH, under the theme of “Keep Your Balance of Good Deeds Alive”, the On-the-go Ramadan iftar initiative, implemented on a daily basis at Cultural Village Foundation (Katara), has been warmly welcomed b»»»
Ministry of Sports and Youth closes entries for‘Youth Creativity in the World of Data’ award
QNA Doha Qatar’s Ministry of Sports and Youth has announced the closure of registration for the ‘Youth Creativity in the World of Data’ award, an initiative aimed at strengthening data and artificial intelligence skills among young people across the Gulf. The award is organised by the Ministry of S»»»
Snoonu delivery bikesbecome mobile platforms of kindness
Tribune News Network Doha In a creative effort to strengthen meaningful community partnerships during the Holy Month of Ramadan, Qatar Charity (QC), in collaboration with the Snoonu app, has launched an innovative initiative that transforms delivery bikes into eye catching visual platforms designed»»»
Layali Al Louloua offers a comprehensive experience for Ramadan at Hilton Doha
Tribune News Network Diha Hilton Doha The Pearl is preparing to welcome Ramadan through a fully integrated experience titled “Layali Al Louloua”, carefully designed to be a true Ramadan destination that goes beyond the traditional concept of iftar and suhoor. The choice of the open outdoor space on»»»
QU announces its 13th Cultural Village details
Tribune News Network Doha The Student Activities Department at Qatar University (QU) held a press conference to announce the details of the 13th edition of the Cultural Village under the theme “Heritage Worn with Pride.” The event will take place at the Student Affairs Building (I11) from 30 – 31 M»»»
HBKU’s QBRI opens applications for annual Summer Research Programme
Tribune News Network Doha Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s (HBKU) Qatar Biomedical Research Institute (QBRI) has opened applications for its 10th Summer Research Programme (SRP), offering undergraduate students the opportunity to engage in cutting-edge, faculty-led research. Scheduled to take place f»»»
Stable Lebanon fundamental to region’s stability: Dr. Al Khulaifi
QNA Cairo Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi has reiterated that Lebanon’s stability constitutes a fundamental pillar for the stability of the entire region. Al Khulaifi made the remarks in Cairo on Tuesday during a high-level pr»»»
WCM-Q students shadow affiliate hospital physicians
Tribune News Network Doha Thirty-one students from Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) spent two weeks of their winter break shadowing physicians at affiliate hospitals as part of the Step into Medicine Observership Programme’s winter 2025-2026 session. The programme introduces foundation and pre-»»»
Endowments directorate partners with HMC Heart Hospital via Nabd Waqf
QNA Doha The General Directorate of Endowments at the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs has announced the continuation of its institutional partnership with the Heart Hospital at Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) under the Nabd Waqf for heart patients, affiliated with the Healthcare Endowmen»»»
How do US tariffs impact South African economy?
Business leaders in South Africa are breathing cautious sighs of relief after the US Supreme Court ruled that some of President Donald Trump’s tariffs were unconstitutional. »»»
France: Emmanuel Macron holds talks on combating violence
France's President Emmanuel Macron meets on Tuesday (February 24) with government officials to discuss the fight against violent extreme groups. The meeting is organised after the death of the radical far-right activist Quentin Deranque. FRANCE 24's James Andre tells us more.»»»
Entre Nous - Holy cow: Paris Agriculture Fair moo-ves forward without the bovine
The Paris Agriculture Fair, or Salon de L'Agriculture, is an institution in France. It's a must for politicians, but its star attractions – the cows – are missing this year. In this edition, we dive into why they aren't there, why politicians flock to the event, and the weight of la vache, or »»»
Louvre director resigns after a series of high-profile setbacks for the museum
Louvre museum director Laurence des Cars resigned on Tuesday after a series of setbacks for the world-renowned museum. A high-profile jewel heist in October raised questions about security lapses while labour strikes and reports that the building is falling into disrepair have led to calls for an o»»»
Spotlight - Kushner calls Barrot after fallout
According to sources, the US envoy pledges not to 'interfere' in France affairs. François Picard speaks to Jeffrey Hawkins, former US ambassador to the Central African Republic and research fellow at IRIS. »»»
'A winter's worth of rain': France's record 40-day streak comes to an end
France's record-breaking streak of 40 days of consecutive rain officially ended on Monday, the Météo-France weather service announced Tuesday. Areas affected by the severe weather of recent weeks are still dealing with heavy flooding, notably in southwestern France. The rainfall streak lasted »»»
NASA to roll back Artemis II for troubleshooting; will miss March launch window - UPI.com
NASA Artemis II rests on Launch Complex 39B at sunset at Kennedy Space Center in Florida on February 10. The spacecraft is being rolled back to the vehicle assembly building Wednesday to troubleshoot an issue with helium flow. Photo by Pat Benic/UPI | License Photo Feb. 24 (UPI) -- NASA has delayed»»»
Mbappe to miss Real Madrid Champions League clash against Benfica
Madrid: Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe will miss the Champions League play-off second leg against Benfica on Wednesday because of a knee injury, AFP learned on Tuesday from a source close to the team. The French superstar, Madrid's top scorer this season, has been playing through knee pain over »»»
EU’s Kallas returns to idea of stealing Russian assets
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has suggested resurrecting the previously rejected plan to use frozen Russian assets for Ukraine, after Hungary vetoed a €90 billion ($106 billion) loan for Kiev on Monday. Kiev’s Western backers froze $300 billion in Russian central bank assets after the escalat»»»
Judges block Utah Republicans' bid to change districting map - UPI.com
A tourist takes pictures of North Windows Arch at Arches National Park near Moab, Utah, in July. A panel of judges denied Utah Republicans' bid to redistrict the state for November's election. File Photo by Bob Strong/UPI | License Photo Feb. 24 (UPI) -- Utah Republicans were delivered another blow»»»
Texas lawmaker urged to resign over alleged affair with staffer
A Texas lawmaker is facing growing calls from within his own party to resign and end his re-election bid after details emerged about his alleged affair with an aide. Republican Representative Tony Gonzales, who has been endorsed by President Donald Trump, is facing a challenge from gun rights activ»»»
Garangao celebrations, heritage-themed activities at Darb Al Saai as Al Razji Ramadan 2026 kicks off tomorrow
Doha, Qatar A new Ramadan event, Al Razji Ramadan 2026, will open tomorrow at Darb Al Saai in Umm Salal, offering visitors a programme centred on Qatari heritage, arts and cultural activities, including Garangao celebrations. Running until March 3, the event will welcome visitors daily from 8pm to »»»
Burglar gets stuck in lift trying to evade arrest
A man who got trapped in a lift while trying to escape detection after allegedly burgling a nut shop was arrested in Thessaloniki early Tuesday, police said. The 23-year-old suspect is believed to have broken into the shop in the northern port city’s Sykies district with an accomplice who didn’t tr»»»
Syria’s chamber of commerce discusses economic cooperation with Belgian delegation
Damascus, Feb. 24 (SANA) – Head of Syria’s Federation of Chambers of Commerce met with a Belgian Foreign Ministry delegation on Tuesday to explore ways to expand trade and investment cooperation and strengthen private-sector engagement. The discussions focused on commercial arbitration, economic re»»»
Former UK ambassador Mandelson released on bail after arrest over Epstein revelations
Former British ambassador to the United States, Peter Mandelson was released from police custody on Tuesday (February 24) after being arrested in London on suspicion of misconduct in public office, following revelations over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. FRANCE 24's Philip Turle tells us more.»»»
Perspective - 'Russia is lingering in the past, Europe wants to move on': Estonian ambassador to France
As the world marks the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Estonia's ambassador to France has spoken to FRANCE 24 about his country's determination to continue to support Ukraine and its allies in Europe. Estonia shares a nearly 300-kilometre border with Russia and is tod»»»
Where do Ukraine and Russia stand on the battlefield after four years of war?
Ukraine marked the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion on Tuesday (February 24). Tens of thousands of lives have been lost since the Kremlin ordered troops into Ukraine on February 24, 2022. For more analysis, FRANCE 24's Delano D'Souza is joined by Tim Willasey-Wilsey, Senior Associ»»»
Replay: Volodymyr Zelensky holds press conference with EU chiefs Von der Leyen and Antonio Costa
Ukrainian President Zelensky held on Tuesday (February 24) a press conference with EU chiefs Ursula Von der Leyen and Antonio Costa, as Ukraine was marking the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion.»»»
US Ambassador Kushner pledges not to 'interfere' in French affairs, diplomatic source says
US ambassador to France Charles Kushner pledged not to "interfere" in France's affairs in an "amicable" call with Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot. Kushner failed to respond on Monday to a summons related to comments concerning the death of far-right activist Quentin Deranque. The US ambassador to»»»
UK police release ex-ambassador Peter Mandelson on bail in Epstein case
London police released former ambassador Peter Mandelson on bail in the early hours of Tuesday (February 24), in a probe into his ties to disgraced US financier Jeffrey Epstein, only days after ex-prince Andrew was arrested.»»»
Four years of war in Ukraine: 'Time is on Ukraine’s side', argues an analyst
Ukraine marked the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion on Tuesday (February 24). Tens of thousands of lives have been lost since the Kremlin ordered troops into Ukraine on February 24, 2022. For more analysis, FRANCE 24's Carys Garland is joined by Samuel Ramani, associate fellow at »»»
Lebanon urges Hezbollah not to get involved in any Iran- US war – Ya Libnan
Share: File- Lebanon’s FM Youssef Raji Lebanon’s Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji on Tuesday urged the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah not to get involved in any fighting between the United States and Iran, expressing concerns about a new possible conflict with Israel. Rajji told journalists in »»»
Amir receives Prime Minister of Pakistan
Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, received on Tuesday at his office at Lusail Palace Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan HE Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, who is currently visiting the country. During the meeting, they reviewed cooperation relations between the two »»»
Prime Minister receives Prime Minister of Pakistan
Doha: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, received today Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan HE Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, who is currently visiting the country. During the meeting, they reviewed cooperation relations b»»»
Yusuffali M.A. contributes Dh150 million to the 'Mother of the Nation Endowment for Orphans' Initiative
Yusuffali M.A., Chairman of Lulu Group International, has contributed Dh150 million in support of the “Mother of the Nation Endowment for Orphans” initiative, launched by the Endowments and Minors’ Funds Authority – Awqaf Abu Dhabi under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nah»»»
SAMI CEO to Asharq Al-Awsat: Advancing Toward Integrated, Sovereign Saudi Defense Industry
The Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) is accelerating its push to deliver its 2030 strategy, aiming to anchor a sustainable national defense base built on deeper localization, advanced technology transfer and development, and an integrated industrial ecosystem spanning Saudi Arabia’s defense»»»
Watch: Viral video of baby monkey causes stuffed orangutan to sell out - UPI.com
Feb. 24 (UPI) -- A viral video of a bullied baby monkey clinging to a stuffed orangutan at a Japanese zoo led to the Ikea toy selling out online -- and some fetching big bucks on eBay. Punch, a 7-month-old macaque, was abandoned after his birth and is being raised by keepers at the Ichikawa City Zo»»»
Security crisis persists in Jalisco, Mexico, despite 10,000 troops - UPI.com
Burned out vehicles are seen on the boardwalk in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, on Monday. The resort city reported visible disruptions after violence linked to the killing of drug cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho, in a military operation. Photo by Arturo Montero/EPA Feb. 24 (»»»
Russell Brand pleads not guilty to latest sexual assault charges - UPI.com
1 of 5 | British Actor Russell Brand arrives at Southwark Crown Court facing five charges of rape and sexual assault in London in May. Brand has pleaded not guilty to all charges. On Tuesday, Brand pleaded not guilty to two more charges. File Photo by Hugo Philpott/UPI | License Photo Feb. 24 (UPI)»»»
Navy Finds No Impact Damage on Sunk Fishing Vessel BH 8112
Navy specialists have completed the survey of the fishing vessel BH 8112, which sank in the Black Sea, the Defence Ministry press service said here on Tuesday. A site inspection earlier in the day confirmed Monday’s findings: the fishing vessel’s hull remains intact, with no damage or signs of impa»»»
Al-Manar correspondent: The newly established Israeli position inside Lebanese territory in the “Labouneh” area fires bursts of machine gun fire towards the outskirts of the town of Alma Al-Shaab - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: The newly established Israeli position inside Lebanese territory in the “Labouneh” area fires bursts of machine gun»»»
Iran FM Says Nuclear Deal ‘Within Reach’ Ahead of US Talks
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Tuesday that a nuclear deal was "within reach", ahead of talks with the United States scheduled for later this week. "We have a historic opportunity to strike an unprecedented agreement that addresses mutual concerns and achieves mutual interests," sai»»»
Israel Warns Lebanon It Would Hit Hard if Hezbollah Gets Involved in Any US-Iran War, Lebanese Officials Say
Israel has sent an indirect message to Lebanon that it would strike Lebanon hard, targeting civilian infrastructure including the airport, in the event that Hezbollah gets involved in any US-Iran war, two senior Lebanese officials said on Tuesday. The office of the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin N»»»