Dubai: The UAE Central Bank has issued new guidance aimed at protecting consumers and ensuring responsible use of artificial intelligence across the financial sector, marking a regulatory step as banks accelerate digital transformation. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.»»»

At least 773 villages in Kyrgyzstan are planned to be provided with drinking water in 2026. First Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan Zhanybek Kerimaliev announced today at a meeting of the Committee on Agrarian Policy, Water Resources, Subsoil Use»»»

A new Natural Sciences textbook for seventh-grade students has been published for general education schools with Kyrgyz and Russian as the language of instruction. According to the Ministry of Education of Kyrgyzstan, a total of 144,965 copies have been printed. Of these, 86,600 copies are intended»»»

Washington, USA: WhatsApp, owned by Meta, announced the launch of a new password feature for its users on iOS and Android, as part of efforts to enhance the security of personal accounts. The new feature adds an extra layer of protection: users will be required to enter a password (a second verific»»»

Dubai: The Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) has alerted overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to be cautious of a new scheme offering free tours or job opportunities abroad in exchange for transporting luggage that may contain illegal drugs. The warning has been issued in relation to a passenger who w»»»

Tunis, Feb. 23 (TAP)- The weather on Monday is slightly cloudy. The wind is blowing southwest light to moderate. The sea is slightly choppy to sometimes wavy. Highs are forecast to range between 18°C and 23°C, reaching 16°C in western heights.»»»

Russia is fighting for its future, independence, truth and justice, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday. "Russia is fighting for its future, for independence, for truth and justice," Putin said during a state awards ceremony in the Kremlin on Defender of the Fatherland Day.Russian soldi»»»

When turbulent weather with whipping winds and heavy snow is in the forecast, meteorologists sometimes warn that a storm could “bomb out” or become a bomb cyclone. But what exactly does this mean? According to the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, certain storms undergo bombogenes»»»

Oil producer Capricorn Energy said on Monday it expects higher production in 2026 compared with last year, supported by the expansion of its Egypt operations. In May, the Scottish company and Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC) agreed to merge eight concessions ⁠in Egypt into a ⁠single de»»»

President Donald Trump's threats to attack Iran provide little detail on what the long-term US goal would be in the event of a sustained or even brief conflict. Trump sent warships and dozens of fighter planes to the Middle East and has several options to choose from that could destabilize the regi»»»

UniCredit Bank Romania, as coordinator of the transaction and in partnership with Alpha Bank Greece have successfully completed the structuring of a syndicated loan of EUR 150 million to refinance Mall Moldova. Owned and developed by Prime Kapital, Mall Moldova was opened in April 2025 and is one o»»»

The Ministry of Finance (MF) attracted, in February, RON 379mn and almost EUR 124mn (values totaling RON 1bn – EUR 198.8mn), through the second offer for selling government bonds dedicated to the retail investors (FIDELIS) held this year through Bucharest Stock Exchange’s (BVB) systems. The offer w»»»

Three major Romanian business and investment organisations have issued a joint statement urging authorities to position the country in the first wave of deeper integration under the Capital Markets Union, arguing that the initiative could provide faster access to cross-border capital and strengthen»»»

Exim Banca Romaneasca has relaunched the promotional offer dedicated to supporting small businesses, which reduces financing costs and offers entrepreneurs easier access to the resources necessary for daily activity or business development, according to a press release.Through this initiative, entr»»»

Macro commentary by eToro analyst for Romania, Bogdan Maioreanu After years of being among the fastest growing European economies, Romania is now in a tough spot, struggling with stagnation, high inflation and a huge budget deficit, which leaves little room for traditional methods of stimulating th»»»

UniCredit Bank Romania, acting as sole coordinator and arranger together with Alpha Bank Greece, has structured a EUR 150 million syndicated loan for Prime Kapital, a European real estate asset manager and developer, the bank announced on last Wednesday.According to the release, UniCredit Bank Roma»»»

Nearly 57% of Romanians believe it is risky to live without insurance in Romania, while 90% say they feel vulnerable to unforeseen events such as accidents, health problems, loss of income or a death in the family, according to an analysis published on Friday by insurer Allianz-Tiriac.Four in five »»»

In its meeting of 17 February 2026, the Board of the National Bank of Romania (NBR) decided the following: to keep the monetary policy rate at 6.50 percent per annum; to leave unchanged the lending (Lombard) facility rate at 7.50 percent per annum and the deposit facility rate at 5.50 percent per a»»»

Dubai: The red carpet may belong to the stars, but at this year's BAFTAs it was the Prince and Princess of Wales who offered some of the night's most unexpectedly relatable moments. Before the ceremony began, William and Catherine, the Prince and Princess of Wales according to Variety gave a rare g»»»

A packed bus on its way to Nepal's capital drove off a mountain highway in Nepal early Monday, killing 19 people including a British national and leaving another 25 wounded. There were dozens of people on board the bus, which was heading from the resort city of Pokhara to Kathmandu when it drove of»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent reports intense Israeli warplane activity in the skies over northern Bekaa and Hermel 23-02-2026 10:10 AM Latest New»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli occupation arrested at least 9 Palestinians in several raids across occupied West Bank: Prisoners Media Office 23-02-2026 10:13 AM »»»

Dubai: At the politically charged 76th Berlinale International Film Festival in Berlin, a speech by Palestinian-Syrian director Abdallah Al-Khatib ignited controversy and prompted a German government minister to walk out. According to Reuters report, Al-Khatib (whose film Chronicles From the Siege »»»

Dubai: In observance of the holy month of Ramadan, the Filipino Social Club (FilSoc) has launched its community initiative called 'Hand-In-Hand Iftar', aiming to support residents across the UAE. The group has laid out its plans to distribute 500 iftars, or the meal to break the fast. The programme»»»

The “Al-Wadiah Port Security and Protection Battalion” thwarted an attempt to smuggle 4,925 Captagon pills bound for Saudi Arabia from areas under Houthi control in Yemen. Col. Osama Al-Assad, commander of the battalion, said the seizure was made during routine inspection procedures at the land cro»»»

The Sudanese government has condemned “in the strongest terms” Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni’s meeting with Rapid Support Forces (RSF) commander Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo calling the move “unprecedented” and an affront to humanity and the Sudanese people. In a statement issued Sunday, Sudan’s Minis»»»

Spain’s Constitutional Court has rejected an appeal by a father seeking to halt his 25-year-old daughter’s access to euthanasia, effectively upholding her right to die under the country’s legislation. Spain is one of several EU nations where active euthanasia and assisted suicide are legal. The Net»»»

More than 3,200 people marched through the French city of Lyon on Saturday to honor Quentin Deranque, a nationalist activist killed following a street brawl with alleged far-left militants. Deranque, a 23-year-old mathematics student and member of the identitarian group Audace Lyon, died on Februar»»»

On Feb. 23, 1836, soldiers under the command of Mexican President General Antonio López de Santa Anna began their assault on the Alamo. 1 of 4 | On February 23, 1836, soldiers under the command of Mexican President General Antonio López de Santa Anna began their assault on the Alamo Mission near pr»»»

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Rondale Moore (4) runs the ball against the Chicago Bears during the fourth quarter at Soldier Field in Chicago on Monday, September 8, 2025. He was pronounced dead Saturday. File Photo by Mark Black/UPI | License Photo Feb. 23 (UPI) -- NFL wide receiver Rondale Moor»»»

Dubai: Dubai-based Al Habtoor Group has appointed international law firm White and Case and is preparing to file arbitration proceedings in Washington, D.C., marking a significant escalation in its long-running investment dispute with the Lebanese Republic. Sign up for our daily business newsletter»»»

Doha, Qatar: The final wave of cold weather begins today before the gradual warming of spring sets in, the Qatar Meteorology Department (QMD) has said, as the Saad Balaa star rises on February 23, 2026. The 13-day period marks the last star of the winter season, the department added. "At its beginn»»»

Perilous ideas in international politics rarely arise from a vacuum. They tend to emerge when the global order experiences structural strain, the principles of international legitimacy recede, the rights of peoples are marginalised, and the international system itself falters under paralysis, fatig»»»

British police guarded the disgraced brother of King Charles III, former prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, at a party with the now-late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the Standard newspaper reported citing Epstein files. Metropolitan Police officers were ordered to provide security at a d»»»

Five political formations are firmly positioned to enter the next National Assembly, while two more remain just below the 4% threshold but retain tangible prospects of representation. These are the findings of a national representative survey conducted by Trend at the request of 24 Chasa in the per»»»

He is known as the French Banksy — or simply JR. Now the artist popular across France for large-scale projects, from photographs to graffiti and street art, wants Parisians to do something unusual on the city's arguably most famous bridge: stop. In June, he plans to transform the bustling bridge th»»»

New York ordered drivers off the road and shut down schools on Monday, while residents braced for a massive snowstorm hitting the United States northeast. Tens of millions of Americans from the US capital, Washington, to the northern state of Maine have prepared for up to two feet (60 centimeters) »»»

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas urged a "diplomatic solution" on Iran on Monday ahead of expected talks between Tehran and Washington, as US President Donald Trump threatens strikes on the country. "We don't need another war in this region. We already have a lot," Kallas said ahead of a meeting»»»

An exhibition dedicated to Constantin Brancusi, marking 150 years since his birth, opened on Thursday evening at Mercati di Traiano - the world's first museum of ancient architecture - in the heart of Rome, the Embassy of Romania in Italy announced on Friday on Facebook.The exhibition 'Constantin B»»»

Turnover in Romanian industry increased, in nominal terms, by 3.2% in 2025 compared with the previous year, against the backdrop of positive results recorded in the extractive industry (+9.5%) and the manufacturing industry (+2.9%), according to data published on Friday by the National Institute of»»»

New orders in manufacturing industry increased in nominal terms overall in 2025 compared to 2024 by 4.3%, driven by rises in the consumer goods industry (+6.7%), durable goods industry (+5.4%), capital goods industry (+4.4%) and intermediate goods industry (+3.4%), according to data published on Fr»»»

War Winner in Ukraine 4.5% of people interviewed consider Russia will win the war in Ukraine (compared to 26.1% in May 2022 and 32,6% in November 2023), while 23.4% indicate Ukraine (against 50.3% in May 2022 and 34.5% in November 2023). 32.2% do not know or would not answer (against 23.5% in May 2»»»

Romania has become an emerging drug consumption market, connected to European distribution networks, with imports carried out via legal commercial routes, especially through international courier services or intermediaries exploiting the high mobility within the European area, according to the Dire»»»

NATO should transfer anti-drone weapons, radars, and anti-aircraft missiles to the Black Sea as part of a new allied mission to deter Russia, Romanian Defense Minister Radu Miruta told Politico, as quoted by Rador. "The Black Sea is [...] a place where the Russians have a huge interest," he said in»»»

Ukraine, Romania and Moldova signed on Friday a trilateral Memorandum of Understanding on the establishment of the Cyber Alliance for Regional Resilience, which aims to strengthen resilience against cyber threats and hybrid threats with a cyber component, the National Cyber Security Directorate inf»»»

The strategic partnership between Romania and Japan, which enshrines a friendship cultivated for over a century, can be seen today in figures and projects, with Japan being the main destination of Romania's exports to Asia, Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan said on Friday.He attended on Friday evening a »»»

Interior Minister Catalin Predoiu met on Thursday at the headquarters of the Department of Justice in Washington with US Attorney General Pamela Bondi, on which occasion the two officials highlighted the cooperation between the Ministry's structures and law enforcement agencies in the United States»»»

Romania supports international efforts to resolve global conflicts, President Nicusor Dan said, after participating in the Board of Peace initiated by Donald Trump."Peace and security are the foundation of a prosperous country. For our foreign policy, it is important to be partners in various forma»»»

Dubai: When Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt walked onto the BAFTA stage in London to present the Best Film Not in the English Language award, she didn’t just make an entrance in a glittering Gucci gown, she made a statement. Greeting the audience with a heartfelt 'Namaskar' in Hindi, Bhatt instantly w»»»

The runway at Sofia Airport "Vasil Levski" Airport will be temporarily closed on February 23 and 24 to allow for routine repairs to shafts located near the strip. According to the airport’s press office, operations will be suspended on February 23 between 03:15 and 04:50, and on February 24 between»»»