Al Awsat 3m

Trump to Travel to China Next Month, with US Trade Policy in Focus

US President Donald Trump will travel to China from March 31 to April 2 for a highly anticipated meeting between the world's two biggest economies, following the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Trump's sweeping tariffs against imported goods. A White House official confirmed the trip on Friday»»»

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Al Awsat 3m

Lebanon Says Two Killed in Israeli Strike on Palestinian Refugee Camp

Lebanon said an Israeli strike on the country's largest Palestinian refugee camp killed two people on Friday, with Israel's army saying it had targeted the Palestinian group Hamas. The official National News Agency said "an Israeli drone" targeted a neighborhood of the Ain al-Hilweh camp, which is »»»

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Tanjug 11m

Serbia, Angola hold political consultations

BELGRADE - State Secretary at the Serbian MFA Damjan Jovic and Angolan State Secretary for International Cooperation Domingos Lopes led political consultations between the Serbian and Angolan MFAs on Friday, confirming the friendly relations between the two countries and expressing readiness to adv»»»

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Tanjug 11m

Vucic: Good discussion with Koopman, Serbia's success might surprise many

MAJDANPEK - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Friday he had had a very successful meeting with Director-General of the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Enlargement and Eastern Neighbourhood Gert Jan Koopman earlier in the day, and noted that Serbia would remain on the EU path »»»

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The Peninsula 13m

Neymar hints at possible retirement after World Cup

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: Former Brazil captain Neymar said he is thinking of retiring at the end of the year after being hampered by injuries but hopes to go to the World Cup first. The ex-Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain striker returned in January 2025 to his boyhood club Santos from Saudi club A»»»

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Al Awsat 15m

Diplomacy Is Still the Only Viable Path to Peace in Ukraine, UN Refugee Chief Barham Salih Says

There are many obstacles to a peace deal in Ukraine, but a diplomatic solution remains the only viable option, the newly appointed head of the UN refugee agency said Friday, warning that humanitarian operations are increasingly overstretched because of multiple global crises. Barham Salih, Iraq’s f»»»

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UPI 17m

Argentina sees 22,000 companies close over two years - UPI.com

More than 22,000 companies have closed and more than 300,000 formal jobs have been lost in Argentina over the past two years as a result of a trade liberalization policy that reduced tariffs with the promise of lowering consumer prices, a trade association says. File Photo by Juan Ignacio Roncoroni»»»

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UPI 17m

Trump says he's considering limited strikes on Iran amid nuclear talks - UPI.com

President Donald Trump speaks during a Governors Working Breakfast in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Friday. He told a reporter he's considering limited military strikes on Iran. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Feb. 20 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump said »»»

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Gulf News 21m

Ramadan reflections: NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani shares why it’s his favourite month

As Ramadan begins, New York City’s first Muslim mayor, Zohran Mamdani, has shared his reflections on the holy month, calling it his favourite time of year for its spirit of reflection and the sense of community it inspires. “Right now, I feel parched,” Mamdani joked to reporters. “This is a month o»»»

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Al Awsat 27m

What Is ALS, the Disease That Killed Actor Eric Dane?

Eric Dane, known for his roles on "Grey’s Anatomy" and "Euphoria," died this week from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis at age 53. The fatal nervous system disease, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, killed Dane less than a year after he announced his diagnosis. According to the Centers for Disease C»»»

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France24 30m

Board-of-Peace : Trump says members have pledged $7bn to Gaza relief

Sinan Ciddi, expert on Turkish domestic politics and foreign policy, is our guest.»»»

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France24 32m

Revisited - Amid chaos, southern Yemen dreams of regaining independence

Hundreds of thousands of people in Aden, in southern Yemen, are calling for the return of the pre-1990 state of South Yemen, creating a gaping rift with the legitimate Saudi-backed government. Led by the Southern Transitional Council (STC), this desire for independence is hampered by a brutal reali»»»

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France24 33m

French interior minister pledges tight security at rally for slain far-right activist

French police will be out in force at a weekend rally for slain far-right activist Quentin Deranque, the interior minister said Friday, as the country seeks to contain anger over the fatal beating blamed on the hard left. His death has fomented tensions ahead of municipal elections next month »»»

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France24 33m

World leaders, CEOs discuss AI governance at India summit: Who owns AI ?

Antonio Casilli, Professor of Sociology, and Srinivas Kodali, Researcher, are our guests.»»»

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France24 38m

UK police search property of ex-prince Andrew as royals reel from arrest

UK police on Friday searched properties belonging to the British royals for a second day after the sensational arrest of disgraced ex-prince Andrew tipped the British monarchy into crisis. Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested and later released as police probe misconduct claims over»»»

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France24 38m

Talking Europe - 'We will be able to defend Ukraine' thanks to EU loan: Ambassador Vsevolod Chentsov

As part of FRANCE 24’s and Talking Europe’s coverage of the fourth anniversary of the war in Ukraine, we host veteran diplomat Vsevolod Chentsov, Ukraine’s ambassador to the European Union. He highlights the critical assistance the EU is providing for the country’s military, budgetary, and energy n»»»

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France24 38m

The 51% - Epstein fallout reaches France as former UK Prince is arrested

As former British prince, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is arrested over ties to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the scandal spreads to France, where Paris prosecutors have opened an investigation into a former government minister and his daughter. Also as we mark four years since Rus»»»

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Al Awsat 39m

Lebanon Says One Killed in Israeli Strike on Palestinian Refugee Camp

An Israeli strike on Lebanon's largest Palestinian refugee camp killed one person on Friday, state media reported, with the Israeli army saying it had targeted the Palestinian group Hamas. The official National News Agency said "an Israeli drone" targeted a neighborhood of the Ain al-Hilweh camp, w»»»

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DW 42m

Trump tariffs struck down: What's his backup plan?

TradeUnited States of AmericaTrump tariffs struck down: What's his backup plan? Timothy RooksIn a much-anticipated decision, the US Supreme Court has ruled that most of the president's tariffs are unconstitutional because of how he implemented them. But the administration is prepared to reinstate t»»»

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Kathimerini 45m

Greece rejects Ukrainian request to extradite former pro-Russian city councilor

Greece has rejected a Ukrainian request to extradite a former pro-Russian city councilor wanted on an international warrant for alleged fraud involving municipal real estate, ruling that he would face safety risks if returned to his war-torn country. The 54-year-old, a former city councilor in Odes»»»

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BNE 47m

Venezuela passes amnesty law but excludes opposition leaders

Venezuela's parliament passed amnesty legislation on February 19 by unanimous vote, potentially freeing hundreds of individuals imprisoned for political opposition to the regime of deposed president Nicolas Maduro. But the measure explicitly excludes those accused of promoting foreign military inte»»»

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UPI 53m

New York nurses reach deal with hospital to end strike - UPI.com

1 of 5 | Picketers hold signs outside at the entrance to Mount Sinai Hospital on Jan. 20 in New York City. On Friday, the final group of nurses on strike reached a tentative deal with New York-Presbyterian/Columbia hospital to end the strike. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Feb. 20 (UPI»»»

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UPI 53m

Supreme Court limits Trump’s tariff authority in 6-3 decision - UPI.com

1 of 2 | The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Friday that President Donald Trump does not have the unilateral authority to impose tariffs. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Feb. 20 (UPI) -- The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Friday that President Donald Trump does not have the unilateral authority to»»»

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Gulf News 56m

NASA announces earliest date for Artemis 2 lunar launch

NASA on Friday set March 6 as the earliest possible launch date for Artemis 2, the first crewed flyby mission to the Moon in more than 50 years. Lori Glaze, a senior official with the US space agency, cautioned that pad work, a flight readiness review and a dress rehearsal analysis needed to be com»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Iran’s Khamenei Faces Gravest Crisis of His Rule as US Strike Force Gathers

Ali Khamenei has crushed unrest and survived foreign pressure before but, with his envoys racing to avert threatened American airstrikes through ongoing talks, Iran's Supreme Leader faces the gravest crisis of his 36-year rule. An embittered population toils under a sanctions-hit economy. Huge prot»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Israeli airstrike targets Ain Al Hilweh camp in southern Lebanon

Beirut: An Israeli airstrike on Friday resulted in one fatality and several injuries following a targeted strike inside the Ain Al Hilweh Palestinian refugee camp in the city of Sidon, southern Lebanon. The Lebanese National News Agency (NNA) reported that a hostile drone fired two missiles at a bu»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Why the Supreme Court ruled Trump’s sweeping tariffs illegal: Key points explained

The US Supreme Court ruled Friday that President Donald Trump exceeded his authority by imposing a broad set of tariffs that disrupted global trade. The six-three conservative-majority decision blocked a key economic tool Trump used to pursue his agenda. The court found that the International Emerg»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Institute of Meteorology Issues Yellow and Orange Code for Significant Rain and Snow in 20 Regions on Saturday

The National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH) issued a yellow code warning (first degree) for ice and significant rainfall and snowfall in 11 regions for Saturday. An orange code (second degree) has been issued for nine regions, the map with warning codes for dangerous meteorological p»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Central Election Commission Chair: Active Preparations Underway for April 19 Elections

Central Election Commission Chair Kamelia Neykova told a briefing on Friday that CEC is actively preparing for the April 19 parliamentary elections, with an information campaign set to launch in the coming days. Neykova discussed the preparations with caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov, who also»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

NASA sets March 6 as earliest date for Artemis 2 lunar launch

Washington: NASA on Friday set March 6 as the earliest possible launch date for Artemis 2, the first crewed flyby mission to the Moon in more than 50 years. Lori Glaze, a senior official with the US space agency, cautioned that more pad work and a dress rehearsal remained in order to meet that date»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

US Strikes on Iran Could Target Individual Leaders, Officials Say

US military planning on Iran has reached an advanced stage with options including targeting individuals as part of an attack and even pursuing regime change in Tehran, if ordered by President Donald Trump, two US officials told Reuters. The military options are the latest signs that the United Stat»»»

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DW 1h

Trump tariffs struck down: What's his backup plan?

TradeUnited States of AmericaTrump tariffs struck down: What's his backup plan? Timothy RooksIn a much-anticipated decision, the US Supreme Court has ruled that most of the president's tariffs are unconstitutional because of how he implemented them. But the administration is prepared to reinstate t»»»

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BBC 1h

Tariffs ruling is major blow to Trump's second-term agenda

Donald Trump had been warning for months that a Supreme Court decision like this would be catastrophic. If the court curtailed his ability to impose these tariffs, he had said, it would be an "economic and national security disaster". A six-justice majority of the Supreme Court, in ruling against t»»»

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BBC 1h

A rare 'no' for Trump, but not necessarily an end to tariffs

From tearing down the White House's East Wing to capturing foreign leaders, this is not a president who is used to being told "No". But the Supreme Court's ruling that President Donald Trump cannot legally use emergency powers to invoke reciprocal and country-specific tariffs derails his existing t»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Israel Army Says on ‘Defensive Alert’ Regarding Iran but No Change to Public Guidelines

The Israeli army said it was on "defensive alert" as the United States threatens potential military action against Iran, but insisted there were no changes in its guidelines for the public. "We are closely monitoring regional developments and are aware of the public discourse concerning Iran. The (»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Trump Says Weighing Strike on Iran as Tehran Says Draft Deal Coming Soon

US President Donald Trump said he was considering a limited strike on Iran after ordering a major naval buildup in the Middle East aimed at heaping pressure on Tehran to cut a deal to curb its nuclear program. The latest threat came after Iran's foreign minister said a draft proposal for an agreeme»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

US Supreme Court strikes down swath of Trump global tariffs

Washington: The US Supreme Court ruled Friday that Donald Trump exceeded his authority in imposing a swath of tariffs that upended global trade, blocking a key tool the president has wielded to impose his economic agenda. The conservative-majority high court ruled six-three in the judgment, saying »»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE, Bahrain jointly dispatch urgent 100 tonnes of aid to Gaza Strip

Abu Dhabi: In cooperation with ‘’Operation Chivalrous Knight 3’’ and the Emirates Red Crescent of the United Arab Emirates, the Royal Humanitarian Foundation of the Kingdom of Bahrain (RHF) has dispatched an urgent 100-tonne relief shipment to the Gaza Strip on the occasion of the holy month of Ram»»»

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BBC 1h

Nasa targets early March to send humans back around the Moon

Nasa is targeting March 6 (March 7 in the UK) to launch a crew around the Moon for the first time in more than 50 years, in what would be humankind's furthest ever trip into space. The Artemis II mission will see four astronauts embark on a 10-day journey around the far side of the Moon and back to»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Austria snowstorm brings road and power chaos, two deaths

Vienna: A massive snowstorm in Austria on Friday caused power outages, transport chaos and two deaths, including one man who was crushed by a snow plough, officials said. The man, aged 53, was killed when the plough fell down some steps in a "residential complex" in the northern city of Linz, polic»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Fishing Vessel Found Sunk near Cape Maslen Nos Two Days after Disappearing

A Bulgarian fishing vessel which disappeared near Cape Maslen Nos on February 18 was discovered on February 20 sunk in that area off the southern stretch of the Bulgarian Black Sea coast, the Defence Ministry said. The news was reported after Navy divers surveyed the place and found the vessel at a»»»

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BBC 1h

Woman charged over abandoning dog at Las Vegas airport

A woman has been charged with animal abandonment after she allegedly left her two-year-old dog at a Las Vegas airport, police have said. Officers found the golden doodle/mini poodle tied to a baggage sizer at Harry Reid International Airport after being alerted by other travellers. The animal's own»»»

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France24 1h

Live: US Supreme Court strikes down Trump's sweeping 'reciprocal' tariffs

The US Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump's far-reaching “reciprocal” global tariffs on Friday, rejecting a cornerstone of his economic agenda. It's the first major piece of Trump's broad agenda to come squarely before the nation's highest court, which he helped shape w»»»

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Sputnik 1h

Supreme Court Blocks Trump’s Global Tariffs; President Calls Ruling a 'Disgrace'

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump on Friday called the recent Supreme Court ruling against his global tariffs a "disgrace" and said he has a backup plan in mind, CNN reported, citing people familiar with the remarks. The comments were made during a working breakfast with US governors»»»

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RT 1h

US advised Ukrainian anti-corruption agents on busting Zelensky ‘allies’

Washington provided direct input to a Ukrainian anti-graft investigation that rocked Kiev last November, according to a report to the US Congress. Charges against businessman Timur Mindich over an alleged kickback scheme at the state nuclear firm Energoatom triggered a political uproar, forcing a c»»»

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DW 1h

Trump sweeping tariffs struck down: What happens next?

TradeUnited States of AmericaTrump sweeping tariffs struck down: What happens next? Timothy RooksIn a much-anticipated decision, the US Supreme Court has ruled that most of the president's tariffs are unconstitutional because of how he implemented them. But the administration has a backup plan. htt»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Arrested and released: What now for UK’s ex-prince Andrew?

London: Britain’s former prince Andrew was arrested and released under investigation in a day of drama. What is he being probed for? Could he be jailed? And what next? What is the probe?British police are investigating Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor - who was stripped of his royal titles last year over»»»

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BBC 1h

How Eric Dane gave his final months to 'moving the needle' on ALS

Eric Dane, best known for starring in Grey's Anatomy, has died 10 months after confirming he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The actor spent his final months raising funds and awareness for the rare, incurable condition - the most common form of motor-neurone disease (M»»»

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TAP 1h

Previous development policies have created development gaps (Imed Derbali)

Tunis, Feb. 20 (TAP) – President of the National Council of Regions and Districts Imed Derbali said that the ongoing debate on infrastructure in Tunisia highlights the major challenges facing citizens across the country, as well as the deterioration...»»»

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