Petkovic meets with Sorensen
BELGRADE - The head of the Serbian government Office for Kosovo-Metohija Petar Petkovic met on Wednesday in Belgrade with the EU special envoy for the Belgrade-Pristina dialogue Peter Sorensen and pointed out the scale of potential consequences for Serbs in the province in case Pristina started enf»»»
Bomb hoax against Australian PM linked to tour of Chinese dance troupe - UPI.com
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was evacuated from his residence in Canberra for several hours Tuesday after a bomb threat was received by a U.S.-based performing arts group linked to China's Falun Gong movement. File photo by Lukas Coch/EPA Feb. 25 (UPI) -- Australian police evacuated P»»»
When control replaces trust: Why smart organisations lose good people
Problems in well-run organisations rarely stem from incompetence. In fact, intelligence often creates confidence — confidence that systems are sound, risks are contained, and decisions are well thought through. Yet many workplaces struggle not because leaders are careless, but because some choices »»»
Dubai Police mobile Iftar cannon travels across Dubai, Hatta
Dubai Police’s mobile Iftar cannon, Al Rahal, has continued its Ramadan tour across the emirate, welcoming community members at Al Meydan hotel on the 9th and 10th days of Ramadan before heading to Hatta dam from the 10th to the 12th day of the holy month. The initiative gives citizens, residents, »»»
Ala-Too Resort to build four more cableways in Jyrgalan with Doppelmayr - | 24.KG
Ala-Too Resort and Doppelmayr have signed a contract to build four more cableways at Jyrgalan resort. The document was approved by Valery Yashin, Head of Doppelmayr Russia and CIS Division, and Zharkynbek Maksutov, Chairman of the Board of Directors of JSC. The new contract continues a large-scale »»»
Caretaker Minister Okoliyski Reports Significant Overpricing in Two Public Procurement Procedures at Health Ministry
Speaking at a news briefing at the Council of Ministers on Wednesday, caretaker Health Minister Michail Okoliyski said that significant overpricing had been identified in two public procurement procedures at the Ministry of Health. The minister said that both finalized public procurement procedures»»»
Dubai International Holy Quran Award honours Sheikh Al Husary as Global Quranic Personality
Dubai: The Dubai International Holy Quran Award announced the selection of the late reciter Sheikh Mahmoud Khalil Al Husary, as the Global Quranic Personality for its 28th edition. This recognition comes in appreciation and gratitude for his enduring scholarly Quranic legacy, which left a profound »»»
Vazrazhdane Leader Kostadinov Calls Victory in Defending Bulgarian Statehood, Parliament's Rejection of President's Election Code Veto
Vazrazhdane leader Kostadin Kostadinov told journalists in the parliamentary lobby on Wednesday, after the president's veto on changes to the Election Code related to polling stations in countries outside the European Union was rejected, that with the vote, Bulgarian people achieved victory in defe»»»
Interior Ministry Chief Secretary Defends Career and Integrity after Removal Proposal
Miroslav Rashkov on Wednesday categorically rejected all reasons cited for his proposed removal as Chief Secretary of the Ministry of Interior. He made the statement from the parliamentary rostrum during a hearing of the caretaker Minister of Interior Emil Dechev and heads of departments in the Min»»»
Gunfire, stun grenades and detonations: Fire did not really cease in border villages
The Israeli army dropped overnight into Wednesday stun grenades on the southern border town of Aita al-Shaab and detonated houses in Marwahin and Odaysseh. Israel has kept up regular strikes on Lebanon despite a November 2024 ceasefire that sought to halt more than a year of hostilities with Hezbol»»»
Supreme Court tariff ruling clarifies Trump’s trade authority - UPI.com
The Supreme Court's ruling to limit President Donald Trump’s use of emergency powers to impose tariffs is forcing the administration to look to different statutory authorities to carry out its trade policy. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Feb. 25 (UPI) -- The Supreme Court's ruling to limi»»»
Flying via DXB soon? You can carry 15 phones — but only if you follow this rule
Dubai: Passengers travelling through Dubai International Airport may be surprised to learn that they can carry up to 15 mobile phones in their luggage — but only under strict conditions. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Moreover, as passenger numbers continue to rise — »»»
Israeli Attacks in Gaza Kill Four Civilians - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli Attacks in Gaza Kill Four Civilians 25-02-2026 14:31 PM A funeral ceremony held for four Palestinians in Gaza’s Khan Younis (Feb. 4»»»
Tunis stock market, Konrad Adenauer Foundation partner for sustainable governance
Tunis, Feb. 25 (TAP) - As part of efforts to consolidate a more responsible and green economy, the Tunis stock market organised in partnership with the German Konrad Adenauer Foundation a series of meetings and practical workshops focused on...»»»
France appoints new president at Louvre after jewellery heist
Paris, France: The president of France's famed Palace of Versailles took over as head of the Louvre following a litany of problems at the world's most-visited museum including a $100-million jewellery robbery. Christophe Leribault, who replaced Laurence des Cars, was appointed president of the icon»»»
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs bids farewell to Portuguese Ambassador
Doha, Qatar: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi met on Wednesday with Ambassador of the Portuguese Republic to the State of Qatar HE Paulo Neves Pocinho, on the occasion of the end of his tenure. HE the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs thanked HE the Ambassado»»»
Dubai opens public vote to choose most beautiful Quran recitation
Dubai: The Dubai International Holy Quran Award announced the opening of public voting for participants who qualified for the final stage of its 28th edition for the year in search of the most beautiful Quran recitation for 2026. Following two qualifying rounds, the judging panel has selected the t»»»
Basant revival under court scrutiny as 17 die in Lahore celebrations
Dubai: At least 17 people lost their lives during Lahore’s recently revived Basant festival, the Punjab home department informed the Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday, highlighting the human toll of the historic kite-flying event’s return after nearly two decades. The three-day festival, held fr»»»
Government Moves to Extend Budget Law Until 2026 Budget Adopted
The Council of Ministers has approved a bill to amend and supplement the so-called budget extension law (formally the Act on the Collection of Revenues and the Commitment of Expenditures in 2026 until the Passage of the 2026 State Budget Act, the 2026 Public Social Insurance Budget Act and the 2026»»»
Alliance for Rights and Freedoms to Refer Rejected Presidential Veto on Election Code to Constitutional Court
The Alliance for Rights and Freedoms (APS) will refer the matter to the Constitutional Court, Deputy Chair of the parliamentary group Tanner Ali told journalists on Wednesday after Parliament rejected President Iliana Iotova’s veto on amendments to the Election Code earlier in the day. "What happen»»»
Vucic to pay two-day visit to Kazakhstan
BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic will be on a two-day official visit to Kazakhstan on February 26-27. While in Astana, Vucic will met with Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and PM Olzhas Bektenov, with several bilateral agreements to be signed as well, the press office of the pres»»»
Seven killed in Ukrainian drone attack on Russian factory
A fertiliser plant in western Russia has come under attack by Ukrainian drones, killing seven people and injuring at least ten. Russia's Investigative Committee said 30 drones had struck the plant in the region of Smolensk, around 290km (180 miles) from the border with Ukraine. Regional governor Va»»»
Sheikh Hamdan marks son Mohammed's birthday with a journey through time
Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, known the world over as Fazza, marked a deeply personal milestone today as he celebrated his son Mohammed's third birthday. »»»
Ramadan in the UAE: Why begging surges and how to give responsibly
Dubai: As Ramadan begins, the UAE is defined by a spirit of compassion. Mosques fill, communal tables are set, and charitable giving reaches its annual peak. However, authorities warn that this surge in generosity, driven by the obligations of Zakat and Sadaqah (charity), is increasingly being targ»»»
Supreme Judicial Council Elects Marin Malchev Head of Sofia District Prosecution Office
The Prosecutors Chamber of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) unanimously elected prosecutor Marin Malchev as administrative head of the Sofia District Prosecution Office on Wednesday, with eight votes in favour. For nearly half a year, Malchev had been serving as acting district prosecutor. /RY/»»»