Municipalities must assume a more active role in waste and water management, encourage competition in the sector and apply the “polluter pays” principle at local level, caretaker Minister of Environment and Water Julian Popov said during the 39th General Assembly of the National Association of Muni»»»

Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov reaffirmed the Bulgarian government's clear and consistent position of strong support for Ukraine. He took part in a videoconference meeting of leaders from the so-called "Coalition of the Willing", the government information service said on Tuesday. This was G»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian Parliament Speaker Ana Brnabic and Danish Ambassador to Belgrade Pernille Dahler Kardel met on Tuesday to discuss Brnabic's upcoming visit to Copenhagen, scheduled for Thursday. During the visit, Brnabic will meet with Danish King Frederik X, among others. "Brnabic said that Serb»»»

Tunis, Feb. 24 (TAP) - The weather on Tuesday night will be mostly clear across most regions, according to the National Institute of Meteorology (INM).Winds will blow from the south, light to moderate, at 10 to 15 km/h.The sea will be slightly...»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The European Union has asked Ukraine to speed up the repair of the Druzhba oil pipeline, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Tuesday. "We ask for the repairs [from Ukraine] on the pipeline ... to be accelerated," von der Leyen said at a press conference in »»»

Cairo: The Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met Tuesday with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration and Egyptian Expatriates of the sisterly Arab Republic of Egypt, HE Dr. Badr Abdelatty. During the meeting, they discuss»»»

Gaza: The UAE field hospital in the Gaza Strip received a delegation from the World Health Organisation (WHO) to review the medical services provided to Palestinian patients and the UAE’s medical support for the health sector and hospitals amid the dire conditions facing Gaza’s healthcare system. D»»»

Nearly one in four motorists stopped by police over the three-day holiday period at the end of Carnival was found in breach of some traffic rule, police said Tuesday. A police statement said a total 16,274 violations were recorded between Friday and Clean Monday, at a time of increased traffic flow»»»

"Approximately EUR 200 million under already approved municipal projects are awaiting disbursement, and I am committed to ensuring this happens as quickly as possible," said here on Tuesday caretaker Minister of Finance Georgi Klisurski during the 39th General Assembly of the National Association o»»»

A Hanukkah menorah drawing pays tribute to the 15 people killed in the Bondi Beach attack in December. The Australian government began its inquiry into events leading up to the attack and the issue of anti-Semitism in the country. File Photo by Dean Lewins/EPA Feb. 24 (UPI) -- Australia's Royal Com»»»

AMMAN — Jordan Engineers Association (JEA) has issued a policy paper on the state of the Kingdom's infrastructure.The paper calls for a "radical" transition in running this sector to shift from a model of expanding projects to an integrated scheme for managing national assets.This transition approa»»»

Sharjah: Rafid Automotive Solutions has introduced a new “Door-to-Door Inspection Service” during Ramadan 2026, allowing motorists in Sharjah to complete vehicle renewal inspections without visiting testing centres. The initiative aims to enhance customer convenience and simplify the inspection pro»»»

"Approximately EUR 200 million under already approved municipal projects are awaiting disbursement, and I am committed to ensuring this happens as quickly as possible," said here on Tuesday caretaker Minister of Finance Georgi Klisurski during the 39th General Assembly of the National Association o»»»

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 Their Excellencies commanders and senior officers of the Ministry of Defense, the Ministry of Interior, and the State's security agencies, at Lusail Palace on Tuesday. »»»

Dubai: e& reported double-digit growth in 2025 revenue, profit and subscribers as international operations and new digital businesses scaled up. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Consolidated revenue rose 23.1% year on year to Dh72.9 billion, compared with Dh59.2 billion»»»

Dubai: e& said on Monday that Group Chief Executive Officer Hatem Dowidar will step down at the end of March, concluding a six-year tenure during which the company expanded beyond its core telecommunications business. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The board has appoi»»»

A powerful winter blizzard that hit the north-eastern US has left two dead in Maryland and continues to delay flights and cause widespread power outages across the region. In Calvert County, Maryland, on Sunday afternoon, a vehicle was struck by a falling tree that toppled onto the road way, killin»»»

When Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, it did not count on one thing: that among the defenders standing in its way would be Bulgarians. Not just ethnic Bulgarians born on Ukrainian soil, but citizens of Bulgaria itself - men who crossed borders, left families »»»

The US Department of War has reportedly signed an agreement with Elon Musk’s xAI to integrate its Grok chatbot into classified military systems, escalating pressure on rival contractor Anthropic as it refuses to lift safeguards on its Claude model. The deal, first reported by the New York Times and»»»

Cairo: The Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi participated Tuesday in Cairo in a high-level preparatory meeting held within the framework of preparations for the upcoming international conference to support the Lebanese Army and»»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has hosted an iftar banquet at Lusail Palace for senior officers and commanders of the Ministry of Defense, the Ministry of Interior, and other state security agencies, in celebration of the holy month of Ramadan. Als»»»

The UAE’s Ministry of Education has launched a nationwide initiative aimed at mobilising students and parents to contribute one million volunteer hours in schools and communities, as part of efforts to strengthen social responsibility and civic engagement. The programme, titled “One Million Volunte»»»

US TV anchor Savannah Guthrie said Tuesday her family is now offering up to $1 million for a tip leading to the recovery of her mother, who was kidnapped 24 days ago. Guthrie acknowledged that her mother might now be dead, in what would be a tragic end to a case that has gripped America and baffled»»»

With a streamlined quote journey requiring only four essential fields and a completely paperless experience from payment to policy delivery, Anytime continues to invest in digital solutions designed around customer needs. “The new option available on our website marks an important step in strengthe»»»

A new BCR study, conducted by Cult Market Research on the occasion of the Romanian Valentine’s Day, shows how young people today manage their finances as a couple and what these choices say about trust, maturity, and the future. The results show that, beyond romantic gestures, the stability of a mo»»»

Iran's Revolutionary Guards, the ideological arm of the military, are carrying out drills on the country's southern shores of the Gulf, state media said Tuesday. "Combined 1404 (2026) exercise of the IRGC Ground Forces has begun," state TV reported, referring to this year in both the Iranian and Gr»»»

Egypt on Tuesday urged the international community to better support Lebanon's armed forces to ensure that all weapons in the country come under the exclusive authority of the state. Speaking at a preparatory meeting in Cairo ahead of next month's Paris conference in support of the Lebanese army, E»»»

A revolutionary court in Tehran has issued a death sentence for an Iranian man accused of "enmity against God", which if confirmed would be the first such sentence linked to mass protests in January, a source close to the man's family said. The ‌source told Reuters ‌on Tuesday that ‌Iran's ⁠judicia»»»

Geneva: The State of Qatar participated in the high-level segment of the 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC), currently convening in Geneva. The State of Qatar was represented at the event by the Minister of State for International Cooperation, HE Maryam bint Ali bin Nasse»»»

Wedding: a reason for joy or external pressure? For nearly half of Romanians, the decision to legally marry comes with influence from those around them. And once wedding planning begins, things become even more complicated. Over 60% say they took others’ opinions into account in one way or another,»»»

No case of such scale, complexity, or danger had ever been seen before. Jeffrey Epstein spent tens of millions of dollars on parties and invitations, hosting lavish properties designed for entertainment and maintained a vast network of connections at the highest levels. He was not merely a procurer»»»

Three teenagers have been arrested in central Thessaloniki for allegedly robbing other young people in the northern port city using the threat of violence, police said Tuesday. A police statement said the men aged 18 and 19 were taken into custody shortly after the robberies early Monday, in which »»»

Venezuela and Iran are the countries most affected by the “peace through strength” doctrine inaugurated by U.S. President Donald Trump. The former faced maritime and aerial blockades, the kidnapping of its president, and the initiation of his trial in Miami, all without any effective global respons»»»

The US has evacuated part of its embassy staff in Lebanon, this as Iran warns of the risk of escalation should Washington strike. A second US aircraft carrier is dropping anchor in Crete as both sides prepare for a new round of talks in Geneva on Thursday. François Picard speaks to Captai»»»

A footballer's ‌quick thinking brought a seagull back to life after the bird was struck by the ball during a match in Türkiye, Anadolu Agency reported. The incident occurred in the first half of the Istanbul First Amateur League playoff final between Mevlanakapi Guzelhisar and ‌Istanbul Yurdum ‌Spo»»»

About 6.5 million people in Somalia ‌face acute hunger due to drought, the government and the United Nations said on Tuesday, sounding the alarm days after the UN's food agency warned that food aid could grind to a halt by April without new funding. Somalia declared a national drought emergency in »»»

Russia would launch a nuclear response if NATO countries supplied atomic weapons to Ukraine, former President Dmitry Medvedev has warned. Medvedev, who now serves as deputy chairman of Russia’s Security Council, was commenting to RT on Tuesday on claims by Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR»»»

The U.S. military seized a third oil tanker moving from the Caribbean Sea to the Indian Ocean, the Pentagon said Tuesday. Photo by Department of War/X Feb. 24 (UPI) -- The U.S. military seized a third oil tanker moving from the Caribbean Sea to the Indian Ocean, the Pentagon said Tuesday. The Berth»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Clashes erupt in the town of Ni’lin, west of Ramallah, and the occupation forces fire tear gas canisters: report 24-02-2026 17:04 PM Latest»»»

Commenting on Monday's appointment of new regional governors by the caretaker government, Toma Bikov MP of GERB-UDF said this approach did not guarantee the government's impartiality. He told reporters: "We have no issue with the replacement of regional governors. What we said is that all 28 out of»»»

Lebanon's foreign minister said Tuesday his country feared its infrastructure could be hit by Israeli strikes if the situation with Iran escalates, as Israel has intensified its attacks on Tehran-backed Hezbollah. Also on Tuesday, Lebanon's army accused the Israeli military of firing near a positio»»»

In Ilfov County, Cosmopolis sales account for almost 50% of the total transactions reported by ANCPI for this county, where Buftea recorded 219 sales and Popesti-Leordeni 1,051 sales during the same period. In addition to the transactions already completed, Cosmopolis has also concluded numerous pr»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe IRGC Holds Hybrid Drill in Southern Iran 24-02-2026 16:59 PM The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Ground Forces conducted a combined »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Museums' Archaeology Department has announced two Open Days at the archaeological excavation sites of Ain Mohammed and Mesaika in northern Qatar. Taking place on February 28 and March 14, 2026, the events will offer the public a unique opportunity to visit active excavation sites»»»

Dubai: Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have launched large-scale military drills along the country’s southern coast, according to state media reports. The exercises, involving the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) ground forces, are being conducted across coastal areas overlooking the Gulf. Stat»»»

Israeli Middle East affairs writer Zvi Bar’el examined what he described as the contours—and gaps—of Israel’s emerging security strategy under Benjamin Netanyahu, warning that ‘Israel’ could soon face a coherent US approach in Syria and Lebanon without a clear strategy of its own. Writing in Haaret»»»

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Mitsubishi F-2s perform a fly past during the 70th International Fleet Review at Sagami Bay southwest of Tokyo in November 2022. Mitsubishi was among 20 companies blacklisted by China on Tuesday amid rising tensions between Beijing and Tokyo. File Photo by Keizo Mori/UP»»»

Doha, Qatar: Weather inshore until 6am on Wednesday will be relatively cold and hazy, turning misty in places later, the Department of Meteorology said in its daily weather report. Offshore conditions will be hazy to misty at times, the report added. Inshore winds will be mainly southeasterly to so»»»

A woman has been arrested on the southeastern Aegean Sea island of Kos for alleged involvement in the increasingly widespread home wiring fault scam that has parted many vulnerable people from their cash and jewellery. A police statement Tuesday said the 22-year-old woman picked up an unspecified q»»»

The parliamentary committee on constitutional and legal affairs has rejected President Iliana Yotova’s veto on amendments to the Electoral Code that cap the number of polling stations in non-EU countries at 20. The committee reapproved the contested provisions with 11 votes in favor, eight against »»»