There are mechanisms of pressure within the judiciary that undermine justice and the rule of law. Countering them requires institutional measures, but also support for the resilience of magistrates. These are the conclusions of a conference on the “Mechanisms of Pressure on Judges and Judicial Inde»»»

Fifteen people died when a military helicopter crashed in the Arequipa region of Peru, the air force said Monday. The Mi-17 helicopter lost radio contact Sunday afternoon and the Peruvian Air Force found the 15 people dead on Monday, AFP reported. "Rescue personnel have confirmed the deaths of the »»»

SZ-23/02/26 The General Union of Libyan Chambers of Commerce reported yesterday that it received the president and members of the Surman Chamber of Commerce at its Tripoli headquarters yesterday. Surman is a coastal city with a population of about 100,000 located about 66 kms west of Tripoli on the»»»

The Norwegian Armed Forces are closely monitoring the situation. However, the Norwegians stress that it is Russia’s responsibility to ensure the activity is conducted safely. The Russian Northern Fleet has informed civilian aviation and seafarers about missile firing an a part of the Barents Sea th»»»

Caretaker Minister of Defense Atanas Zapryanov stated on Monday that Bulgaria has not been asked to provide territory or any military participation in a hypothetical future operation of the US armed forces against Iran. He made this statement at a briefing in the Council of Ministers in connection »»»

Israeli settlers vandalized a mosque in the Israeli-occupied West Bank early Monday, spray-painting offensive phrases and setting a fire, according to the Palestinian Authority's Ministry of Religious Affairs. Worshippers arriving for the day's first prayers found the damage and a smoldering fire t»»»

BELGRADE - The head of the Serbian government Office for Kosovo-Metohija Petar Petkovic said on Monday Pristina's negotiator in the dialogue with Belgrade, whoever he or she may be, was exclusively a representative of provisional self-government institutions in Pristina. "All in line with UN Securi»»»

Israeli settlers vandalized a mosque in the Israeli-occupied West Bank early Monday, spray-painting offensive phrases and setting a fire, according to the Palestinian Authority’s Ministry of Religious Affairs. Worshippers arriving for the day's first prayers found the damage and a smoldering fire t»»»

Norwegian military monitors what's going on, but makes clear that it is for Russia to ensure that the activity is carried out in a safe manner. The Russian Northern Fleet has informed civilian aviation and seafarers about missile firing an a part of the Barents Sea that covers both sides of the Rus»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir, HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani hosted an Iftar banquet on the occasion of the Holy Month of Ramadan for scholars, judges, clerics, members of the Public Prosecution, and members of the education and higher education sector at Lusail Palace Monday. The banquet was attended»»»

In celebration of the Kingdom’s Founding Day, the Exhibition of the Two Holy Mosques Architecture in Makkah is welcoming visitors to explore a comprehensive historical journey. The exhibition presents the evolution of the Two Holy Mosques through rare artifacts, historical photographs, and document»»»

The European oil and gas stocks index hit a record high on Monday, surpassing a previous record hit in 2007, helped in recent weeks by a rise in the price of oil, Reuters reported. At 1450 in London the basket was up 1.5%. Oil and gas names have added 17% year-to-date versus a 6.5% rise for the pan»»»

1 of 2 | Firefighters and members of the Morelia police work at the scene where a vehicle is set on fire by suspected members of organized crime after the killing of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho, leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, in Morelia, Mexico, on Sunday, February »»»

India Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump speak during meeting in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 13. Photo by Francis Chung/UPI | License Photo Feb. 23 (UPI) -- A meeting on trade negotiations between the United States and India this week ha»»»

The House of Representatives’ (HoR) Fuel and Petroleum Crisis Committee issued a report yesterday on the recent fuel shortage. In its report it stated that – It had conducted a thorough review of the shipment schedule for 2025 and the beginning of 2026 and discovered that the fuel crisis was not pr»»»

In 2025, Poland’s business registry (CEIDG) received 288,800 applications to register sole proprietorships (JDG), almost identical to 2024. At the same time, 196,700 businesses were closed, up from 189,000 a year earlier, while 191,100 firms resumed activity, slightly more than in 2024. Experts say»»»

Poland’s metal industry has entered 2026 facing a persistent cash flow challenge. According to a Keralla Research study for Bibby Financial Services, the median value of funds tied up in unpaid invoices stands at around PLN 100,000 per company, a level now seen as structural rather than temporary. »»»

The Hague: A new Dutch government took power on Monday, with 38-year-old centrist Rob Jetten sworn in as the country's youngest-ever prime minister and the first openly gay one. "Sworn in. We're going to get started. Let's get to work," Jetten posted on X, formerly Twitter, with a picture of his ca»»»

The European Parliament decided on Monday to postpone a vote on the European Union’s trade deal with the United States due to US President Donald Trump’s imposition of a blanket 15% import duty after the Supreme Court struck down his previous global tariffs, two parliamentary sources said on Monday»»»

Sharjah: An Indian expat woman, who was nabbed in Sharjah for overstaying the UAE visa, has flown home after legal intervention, according to a legal firm that provided support to her. Yab Legal Services said the woman hailing from the south Indian state of Kerala had secured a visa through an agen»»»

Idlib, Feb. 23 (SANA) Governor of Idlib, Mohammad Abdul Rahman, inaugurated the Idlib branch of the Commercial Bank of Syria on Monday, marking a strategic step toward strengthening the provincial banking sector and alleviating financial burdens on citizens. In a statement to SANA, Abdul Rahman emp»»»

CTP, Europe’s largest listed developer, owner, and operator of industrial and logistics (“I&L”) properties by gross leasable area (“GLA”), is proud to join the Romanian Pavilion at MIPIM—one of the world’s leading real estate trade fairs—to showcase the country’s attractiveness as an investment des»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar players reaped pretty good results in the competitions held within the fourth Sheikh Saud bin Ahmed Al-Thani Ramadan Bowling Championship in Doha. Hosted by the Qatar Bowling Federation (QBF), the tournament winds up on March 7, 2026, with the participation of over 100 players fr»»»

The State Department is pulling out non-essential government personnel and their eligible family members from the US embassy in Beirut, a senior State Department official said on Monday, amid growing concerns about the risk of a military conflict with Iran. "We continuously assess the security envi»»»

U.S. President Donald Trump attends a bilateral summit with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at the State Guest House in Tokyo, on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. File. Photo via Prime Minister's Office of Japan/UPI | License Photo Feb. 22 (Asia Today) -- Major Japanese newspapers welcomed a U.S. »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar has ranked sixth worldwide as the largest hub for Islamic financial technology, according to the Global Islamic Fintech (GIFT) Report 2025-2026. The report estimates the size of Qatar's Islamic fintech market at $3.1 billion in 2024-2025 and projects it will grow at a compound an»»»

Final election costs are estimated to be around EUR 75–80 million, Finance Minister Georgi Klisurski told a news briefing at the Council of Ministers following the first regular meeting of the caretaker cabinet on Monday. The Council of Ministers adopted the budget for the parliamentary elections o»»»

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio may push back a trip to Israel in which he is expected to speak to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about potential strikes on Iran, a US official said Monday. "Secretary Rubio is still planning to travel to Israel but the schedule remains subject to change," the »»»

Doha, Qatar: The holy month of Ramadan represents an opportunity to promote values of moderation, balance, solidarity, and self-discipline. However, the month also witnesses a noticeable rise in consumption levels across several sectors, particularly food, energy, and water. Instead of being a mont»»»

Skopje, 19 February 2026 (MIA) – Since the government assumed office, 23 new direct flights have been introduced, with 3.5 million passengers served at Ohrid and Skopje airports. This year, I expect that Skopje Airport will emerge as the regional leader in growth, surpassing 4 million passengers, s»»»

The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) has accredited a group of government notaries at the Creative Media Authority, following the taking of the legal oath before Counsellor Yousef Saeed Al Abri, Undersecretary of the Department. The step aims to enhance the flexibility of notarial services and »»»

Tunis, Feb. 23 (TAP) – The Independent High Authority for Elections (ISIE) announced on Monday that periodic draws will be held on March 1 to ensure the rotation of council members in regional councils and the alternation of presidencies in local...»»»

Ramadan in the Arab world is a month of fasting and prayer by day — and television by night. For decades, families have gathered after the iftar, the evening meal that breaks the daytime fast, to follow the season’s highly anticipated drama series, produced specially to air during the Islamic holy »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior (MOI) has issued a public safety advisory through its official social media platforms, urging residents to take necessary precautions to prevent cooking oil fires at home. The ministry stressed that awareness of preventive measures plays an important role in en»»»

1 of 4 | President Donald Trump, alongside Ambassador to France Charles Kushner, right, watches as a U.S. flag is raised on the South Lawn at the White House in June. The French foreign minister said Sunday that he would summon Kushner for comments he made about the beating death of a far-right act»»»

Dubai: The UAE Council For FATWA has issued a new religious ruling clarifying the status, virtues and number of rak’ahs for Taraweeh prayers during the holy month of Ramadan, encouraging worshippers to maintain the practice as much as possible. In its statement, the Council said Taraweeh is a highl»»»

Doha, Qatar: University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) has announced that admissions for the Fall 2026 semester are now open. The university asked prospective students to apply online for Master's, Bachelor's, and Diploma programs through the university's official website. It added that »»»

In a proactive move to strengthen workplace safety standards, the Director General of the Sharjah Civil Defence Authority conducted an extensive inspection tour across several industrial areas in the emirate, visiting factories, warehouses and commercial establishments to assess compliance with app»»»

Vazrazhdane has submitted documents for holding a referendum at Sredets Municipality, Burgas Region against the establishing an immigration detention centre, the press centre of the political party said on Monday. At a meeting with residents, the procedure for creating an initiative committee was l»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Hungary blocked the 20th package of anti-Russia sanctions, as well as the 90 billion euro ($106 billion) loan to Ukraine, due to Kiev's shutdown of the Druzhba oil pipeline, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said on Monday. "At today's meeting, I made it clear that we do»»»

The caretaker government, led by Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov, has approved the allocation of €65 million for the organization of the parliamentary elections scheduled for April 19. Speaking at the first meeting of the interim cabinet, Gyurov stressed that funding the vote is a necessary commitment»»»

Ajman Police have stepped up road safety awareness efforts by organising a series of educational lectures for delivery motorcycle riders working with several private companies across the emirate. The initiative forms part of the main traffic campaign, “Towards a safe road for all its users,” and co»»»

Bulgaria has successfully collected the majority of its national currency. Acting Finance Minister Georgi Klisurski emphasized during the regular briefing of the Coordination Center of the Euro Mechanism that the state is committed to protecting citizens throughout this transition, working closely »»»

PRISTINA - A basic court in Pristina on Monday re-convicted Kosovo-Metohija Serb Dusko Arsic to 13 years in prison for an alleged war crime against civilians during the 1999 conflict in Kosovo-Metohija. Arsic, who is from the Maticane village near Pristina, was sentenced in second-instance proceedi»»»

U.S. Ambassador Michel Issa and Saudi Ambassador Walid Bukhari have openly raised the issue of postponing the parliamentary elections with Speaker Nabih Berri but he did not show cooperation, al-Akhbar newspaper reported. “It is currently being discussed that any potential postponement of the elect»»»

A 26-year-old man in the northern town of Kozani has been arrested for allegedly robbing a woman of a small amount of cash, her phone and her shoes, police said Monday. A police statement said the 20-year-old woman was approached as she was unlocking her parked car early Saturday by a man who had c»»»

Doha, Qatar: Old Doha Port has announced that registration is now open for the third edition of the Old Doha Port Fishing Competition, taking place alongside the second edition of the Fishing Exhibition in March 2026. The competition is organized in collaboration with Doha Marina Sports Club. Regis»»»

Abu Dhabi Police have urged motorists to strictly follow traffic safety measures and reduce their speed to no more than 80 km/h when fog or poor visibility develops, as misty conditions are forecast to affect parts of the UAE in the coming days. The warning comes as the National Centre of Meteorolo»»»

A new draft report by Green MEP Sergey Lagodinsky suggests amending the EU’s AI Omnibus proposal to prohibit artificial intelligence apps that can generate nonconsensual sensualised content. The draft was published on Monday (2 February), with the German MEP leading the file for the legal affairs c»»»

New anti-asylum laws are likely to be rubber-stamped by the European Parliament amid further alarm over the far-right influence on migration. The Strasbourg assembly on Tuesday (10 February) will most likely adopt two new laws that will make it legally easier to deport asylum-seeker hopefuls to cou»»»