BELGRADE - Serbian PM Djuro Macut met with new Ukrainian Ambassador to Belgrade Oleksandr Lytvynenko on Wednesday to discuss strengthening of cooperation in various areas of mutual interest. Welcoming the ambassador, Macut expressed a wish for a "continuation of good and successful cooperation esta»»»

Türkiye Petrolleri (TPAO) has signed a partnership agreement with Shell to carry out exploration work in Bulgaria's maritime zone, the Turkish energy ministry and British oil major said on Wednesday. European Union member Bulgaria, which had been totally dependent on Russian gas until 2022, has bee»»»

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Neel let out a piercing cry at the New Sonapur Crematorium on Wednesday as he bid farewell to his father, Ramesh Shukla – the legendary lensman known across the UAE as the “royal photographer”. From Shukla’s wife Tarulatta and grandchildren to relatives, friends and staff at the Four Seasons Ramesh»»»

George Sharkov has been nominated as caretaker Minister of e-Government in the Gurov cabinet. Sharkov is an expert in information technology, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity, according to information published by the Institute of Information and Communication Technologies. He graduated i»»»

The leader of Vazrazhdane, Kostadin Kostadinov described on Wednesday the composition of the caretaker cabinet, proposed by Andrey Gurov, as “weak, extremely unprofessional, the result of bargaining and backroom deals.” “I am shocked by the names in the cabinet, especially Justice Minister Andrey Y»»»

Unannounced, U.S.-brokered negotiations between Lebanon and Israel have made major progress, a senior source said. “These negotiations, led by a high-ranking Lebanese figure, are based on a mutually agreed-upon framework of concessions,” the source told the Nidaa al-Watan newspaper. The source adde»»»

A 39-year-old man has been taken into custody following an alleged sexual assault involving a minor. Bulgarian authorities report that the incident constitutes intercourse with a child who was unable to defend themselves and did not give consent. The case was officially opened on Tuesday by the dis»»»

Dubai: In a major leadership change at one of the world’s largest hotel groups, Hyatt has appointed its President and CEO, Mark S. Hoplamazian, as Chairman of the Board with immediate effect. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The leadership shakeup comes after Thomas J. »»»

Dubai: Dubai Police has extended the submission deadline for the ‘SWAT Clip’ competition to March 1, following strong public interest and growing participation from across the UAE and abroad. Originally scheduled to close on February 17, the competition will now give participants additional time to»»»

Sharjah: On the occasion of the Holy Month of Ramadan, His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has pardoned 738 inmates, thanks to their good behaviour. The inmates were serving their sentences at Sharjah’s correctional and punitive establi»»»

Irina Shtonova has been nominated as caretaker Minister of Economy and Industry in the cabinet of Andrey Gurov. Irina Shtonova holds a master’s degree in Business Administration from Stanford University and a PhD in Economics from the Sofia University. She also earned a bachelor’s degree in Economi»»»

The new facility in the capital is equipped with state-of-the-art digital equipment—computed dental tomography (CBCT), endodontic microscope, digital scanning systems (3Shape Trios & Modjaw)—and integrates modern computer-guided diagnosis and treatment protocols. The location is part of a complete »»»

DUBAI - The Serbian-Kazakh duo of Aleksandra Krunic and Anna Danilina is through to the women's doubles quarter-finals at the Dubai WTA tennis tournament after defeating the Indian-Thai pair of Rutuja Bhosale and Peangtarn Plipuech 6-3, 7-6 (7-4) on Wednesday. Krunic and Danilina, who won after an »»»

Saudia Airlines has signed a five-year strategic partnership with Six Flags and Aquarabia Qiddiya City, becoming the official premier partner exclusively in the airline category. As part of the partnership, Saudia will develop special travel packages designed to enable visitors to experience world-»»»

Dubai: Carrefour is pulling back from more countries as it tries to rebuild profits and simplify its sprawling global business, even as its stores remain a familiar sight for shoppers across the Gulf. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The French supermarket group said on»»»

Skopje, 17 February 2026 (MIA) - The memorandum of cooperation, signed by Minister of Energy, Mining, and Mineral Resources Sanja Bozhinovska with representatives of CFS Media & Advisory DOO, which includes the Balkan Green Energy News portal and the Belgrade Energy Forum, sets out coordinated acti»»»

Sharjah: The Board of Trustees of the American University of Sharjah (AUS) has approved a series of strategic measures aimed at expanding academic offerings, strengthening governance and reinforcing long-term institutional resilience during a recent meeting held on campus. The meeting, chaired by S»»»

Russian delegation in Geneva has clear instructions to act within the Anchorage guidelines, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said at a briefing. The results of the Geneva talks will be announced by authorized officials, she added. Key statements: UN Secretary-General António Gut»»»

The French company SCOR offers its clients a diversified and innovative range of reinsurance and insurance solutions and services to control and manage risk. The Group generated premiums of EUR 20.1 billion in 2024 and serves clients in more than 150 countries from its 35+ offices worldwide. “Openi»»»

Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov said the nomination of Andrey Yankulov sends a clear message about the importance placed on judicial reform. According to Gyurov, Yankulov’s role in investigating the “Eight Dwarfs” case provides strong moral grounds to demand accountability from the Prosecuto»»»

Day one of three-way peace negotiations between Russia, Ukraine and the United States yielded noteworthy progress, according to the man moderating the talks, U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff. Photo by Al Drago/UPI | License Photo Feb. 18 (UPI) -- U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff early Wednesday rep»»»

Dubai: Philippine officials together with VFS Global have formally launched a new Contract Verification Centre (CVC) at the world’s largest visa application facility in Dubai, in a move to make the contract verification process easier and faster for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the UAE. The »»»

Over 1,040 people on motorbikes and electric scooters were stopped and fined for not wearing crash helmets in the second week of February, police said Wednesday, compared to more than 1,240 a week earlier. Police said 832 of the people were driving motorcycles, 122 were driving electric scooters an»»»

Sofia Mayor Vassil Terziev expressed his support for the decision of his deputy in charge of finance and healthcare, Georgi Klisurski, to accept the post of Minister of Finance in the caretaker government of Andrey Gurov, Sofia municipality announced on Wednesday. Terziev is temporarily taking over»»»