The 43-day government shutdown in the fall stymied U.S. gross domestic product growth in the fourth quarter, the Bureau of Economic Analysis reported Friday. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Feb. 20 (UPI) -- The 43-day government shutdown in the fall stymied U.S. gross domestic product»»»

BusinessUnited States of AmericaUS Supreme Court strikes down Trump's sweeping tariffsJon Shelton with AFP, APJustices at the US Supreme Court declared that Donald Trump does not have the right to unilaterally levy tarfiffs in a 6-3 decision. It is a major blow for the president's trade policy. htt»»»

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 »»»

Dubai: Dubai Police have warned parents against allowing children to ride recreational motorbikes or any vehicles on public roads, stressing that such behaviour poses a serious risk to both young riders and other road users. The warning came after traffic patrol officers stopped a child riding a re»»»

The Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump's far-reaching global tariffs on Friday, handing him a significant loss on an issue crucial to his economic agenda. The 6-3 decision centers on tariffs imposed under an emergency powers law, including the sweeping "reciprocal" tariffs he levied o»»»

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will make his first visit to China next week since taking the helm of Europe's biggest economy, as he tries to position the country to a world in which assertive great powers play an increasingly dominant role. Merz will be received in Beijing on Wednesday by Premie»»»

A key inflation gauge accelerated in December to the fastest pace in nearly a year, showing how prices are still rising more quickly than most Americans would prefer — and faster than the Federal Reserve's target of 2% a year. Prices rose 0.4% in December from the previous month, up from 0.2% in No»»»

Heavy traffic is reported across Athens as travelers head out for the long Clean Monday holiday weekend. Kifisos Avenue is congested from Poseidonos Avenue to Ano Patissia, with slowdowns also affecting the Attiki Odos ring road. Drivers heading toward Lamia via the airport route face 5 to 10 minut»»»

Bulgaria's President Iliana Iotova Friday signed a decree relieving Stoil Tzitzelkov of his duties as caretaker Deputy Prime Minister in charge of fair elections. The decree came shortly after Tzitzelkov himself announced at a news conference that he would resign and the Cabinet press office said t»»»

Rome: Italian club Inter Milan has announced that Argentine forward Lautaro Martinez has sustained an injury that will sideline him for the upcoming period. In a statement released on its official website, the club explained that the 28-year-old Martinez is suffering from a muscle strain in his lef»»»

NORAD detected and escorted five Russian military planes from airspace near Alaska Thursday. Two of the planes were Russian Su-35s, similar to the one pictured here from September 2024. File Photo via NORAD/UPI | License Photo Feb. 20 (UPI) -- Five Russian planes flew into the Alaskan Air Defense I»»»

The Israeli army on Friday said it has attacked a Hamas “command center” in the Ain al-Helweh Palestinian refugee camp. Lebanon’s National News Agency said the strike targeted the camp’s Hittin neighborhood, causing casualties. Israel has kept up strikes on Lebanon despite a 2024 ceasefire that sou»»»

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Gaza: A Palestinian child was wounded on Friday by Israeli army gunfire north of the Gaza Strip. The Palestinian news agency WAFA reported that a child was injured by live ammunition fired by Israeli occupation forces in Jabalia Al Balad, north of the Strip. In a separate development, medical crews»»»

Dubai: The UAE has dispatched 30 tonnes of food assistance to Kenya through the UAE Aid Agency, in support of families impacted by severe drought conditions and escalating climate challenges affecting the country. Kenya is currently facing intensified climatic impacts, including the “La Niña” pheno»»»

Saudi Arabia could have some form of uranium enrichment within the kingdom under a proposed nuclear deal with the United States, congressional documents and an arms control group suggest, raising proliferation concerns as an atomic standoff between Iran and America continues. U.S. Presidents Donald»»»

In tonight’s edition: a new UN report warns that atrocities in El Fasher may bear the hallmarks of genocide. Zimbabwe rolls out a new HIV prevention drug, targeting more than 46,000 people at high risk of contracting the virus. And award-winning author Chimamanda Adichie has lost a child during med»»»

BELGRADE - Serbia's Operating Team for EU accession met with European Commission officials in Belgrade on Friday to discuss a snapshot of the accession talks and timelines for completing obligations related to preparations for opening the remaining clusters in the negotiations. The meeting in the S»»»

Doha, Qatar: Weather inshore, until 6am on Saturday, will be hazy to misty at places later and cold, the Department of Meteorology said in its daily weather report. Offshore, it will be hazy at times, the report added. Wind inshore will be northeasterly to northwesterly at a speed of 5 to 15 knots.»»»

Washington: US President Donald Trump said Friday he is contemplating a limited military strike on Iran if a deal on its nuclear programme is not reached. Asked by a reporter whether he is “considering a limited military strike if Iran doesn’t make a deal,” Trump replied: “The most I can say – I am»»»

Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received Marcell Bíró, Chief National Security Adviser to the Prime Minister of Hungary. During the meeting at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi, Bíró conveyed to His Highness the greetings of His Excellency Viktor Orbán, Prime»»»

Dozens of world leaders and ministers are expected Friday to present a joint approach to artificial intelligence, concluding a five-day summit in New Delhi where industry figures urged faster oversight. OpenAI chief Sam Altman warned regulation is “urgent” as booming generative AI fuels profits and»»»

The ambassadors of the five-nation group -- consisting of the United States, France, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Egypt, are seriously considering the possibility of postponing the Lebanese parliamentary elections, al-Joumhouria newspaper reported Friday. The daily said it has learned from a senior off»»»

Al-Mustaqbal Movement leader ex-PM Saad Hariri returned Friday to the United Arab Emirates after spending several days in Lebanon during which he delivered the annual February 14 speech and met with a number of politicians and ambassadors. Hariri, who did not announce a decisive stance regarding pa»»»

A man in Sicily trained his dog to dump bags of rubbish on the side of a road in an attempt to evade CCTV cameras, local authorities have said. Video footage released by Italian police captures a small dog leisurely walking down a road in Catania's San Giorgio district carrying a bag of rubbish in »»»

Ankara: Turkish Foreign Minister, Hakan Fidan said Turkiye is ready to send troops to Gaza as part of the International Stabilization Force (ISF). Speaking after attending the Peace Council meeting on behalf of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Fidan highlighted discussions on Gaza's reconstruction, »»»

DONETSK (Sputnik) - Ukrainian soldiers are suffering from frostbite and food shortages in trenches in the Zaporozhye Region, according to a radio intercept obtained by Sputnik. "Our feet are frostbitten, we have not eaten and have not drunk," a Ukrainian soldier said over the radio.In response, the»»»

In a market where returns are directly linked to location and product quality, 56 Nordului Herăstrău Park joins the North Bucharest Investments portfolio as a premium residential development built on clear fundamentals: a landmark address, complete infrastructure, and genuine appreciation potential»»»

Real estate consultant SVN Romania was appointed the exclusive agent of luxury residential project Allegra, located on Erou Iancu Nicolae Street, bordering Baneasa Forest, with the construction being set to begin next week. Allegra will be one of the most exclusive real estate projects on the local»»»

The Ministry of State for Administrative Reform; the American University of Beirut (AUB), through its Business Practice and Policy Initiative at the Suliman S. Olayan School of Business; and the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Regional Office in Beirut; an»»»

Greece faces severe weather as the National Meteorological Service (EMY) issues an updated orange warning for heavy storms, hail and strong winds, signaling potentially dangerous conditions. Western Central Greece and the western Peloponnese are expected to see heavy rain and thunderstorms on Frida»»»

BELGRADE - The head of the Serbian Office for IT and eGovernment Mihailo Jovanovic said on Friday Serbia's ICT services exports had reached a record-high 4.552 bln euros in 2025, rising by 10 pct y-o-y. "That result confirms the strength, competitiveness and maturity of the national ICT sector and,»»»

DONETSK (Sputnik) - A Ukrainian commander has threatened a group of soldiers who had retreated from positions in the Zaporozhye Region with death, according to a radio intercept obtained by Sputnik. According to the radio intercept, the commander said that Ukrainian soldiers were supposed to follow»»»

DONETSK (Sputnik) - One of the first women who was evacuated from the city of Gulyaipole in the Zaporozhye Region, which was recently liberated by the Russian armed forces, Roza Syrinek, shared with Sputnik the details of her rescue by Russian soldiers. On February 15, Russian soldiers rescued Syri»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The administration of US President Donald Trump is threatening European Union countries with retaliatory measures if they restrict access of US arms manufacturers to the European market, Western media reported, citing a document containing details of Washington's consultation»»»

As the Israeli analysts and circles continued observing the developments of the nuclear talks between the Iran and the United States, they considered that President is merely gaining the imminent war legitimacy. The ten-day ultimatum indicates the failure of the Iranian-US negotiations, the Zionist»»»

Shakeups in the United States’ top health agencies, led by Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, are making the process of developing vaccines more difficult to navigate as some developers are reevaluating investing in late-stage trials. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Pho»»»

Three people allegedly stole trade secrets from Google and two other companies and sent them to Iran. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Feb. 20 (UPI) -- Three Silicon Valley engineers have been indicted on federal charges of stealing trade secrets from Google and two other companies »»»

A court in the western city of Patra has sentenced a 39-year-old man to two life terms plus an additional 13 years in prison for the rape and murder of an 11-year-old girl in June 2024. Following a highly charged trial, during which heightened security measures were in place at the courthouse, the »»»

Varna Mayor Blagomir Kotsev Friday sent a letter to caretaker Health Minister Michail Okoliyski requesting financial assistance for St. Anna Hospital in the seaside city, the Municipality's press centre said. The mayor's request is for St. Anna Hospital to be allocated EUR 300,000 to pay off its mo»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Former UK Ambassador to the US Peter Mandelson helped the brother of UK King Charles III, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, secure a position as a government trade envoy in 2001 against the King's wishes, The Telegraph reported on Friday, adding that they both face scrutiny over their »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Three Vietnam War veterans have filed a lawsuit against the administration of US President Donald Trump over his plans to construct a triumphal arch in Washington to mark the country's 250th anniversary, arguing that it has not been approved by the Congress, The Hill reported on »»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Iran is expected to present a detailed and written version of its proposal on the nuclear deal to the United States in the coming days, CBS News reported on Friday, citing sources. On Thursday, US President Donald Trump said that Iran had 15 days maximum to make a deal with t»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - More than 80% of Britons say that King Charles III's brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, should be excluded from the royal line of succession, according to a YouGov poll published on Friday. Earlier this week, Sputnik found after studying the relevant legislation that Andrew Mou»»»

US President Donald Trump is frustrated with the UK over its reluctance to allow Washington to use its military bases for an attack on Iran, several outlets have reported. On Thursday, Trump set a ten-day deadline for Tehran to reach a nuclear deal with Washington, saying that “bad things happen” i»»»

Within hours of the third-worst mass shooting in Canadian history, the mainstream legacy media has once again gone to great lengths to cover up the real identity of the shooter. On February 10, residents of Tumbler Ridge, a remote town in British Columbia, Canada were left reeling from a shooting s»»»

A French soldier has died after he was shot in the head while taking part in a game with other soldiers during a party, according to local media. Brigadier Alexandre Lanckbeen was critically injured during the incident last Saturday while attending a party involving alcohol at the Percy Military Te»»»

A tiny Japanese macaque named Punch has captured hearts worldwide with his unlikely bond with a cuddly orangutan toy. Abandoned by his mother shortly after birth, Punch has become a symbol of resilience and warmth at the Ichikawa City Zoo, near Tokyo. Also Read: From anxiety to joy: How a rescue ca»»»

Dubai: Tipping in the UAE has always been optional, fluid and driven more by courtesy than obligation. But in 2026, long-held customs are colliding with digital payments — transforming how residents and visitors show appreciation. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Offici»»»

Tunis, Feb. 20 (TAP) - The upward trend that began at the start of the year continued during the week of February 16–20, 2026. The Tunindex rose 0.7% to 14,731.20 points, posting a year-to-date gain of 10.1% since the start of 2025, according to...»»»