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Dominion Energy (Q4) EPS of 64 cents compared to 58 cents in the prior-year quarter.

ONEOK Inc (NYSE: OKE) (Q4) EPS of $1.49, compared to $1.57 in the prior-year quarter.

Ukrainian President Zelensky met with the United for Ukraine parliamentary group, seeking European support for Ukraine's air defense and war negotiations. He expressed gratitude to various MEPs for their backing amid the ongoing conflict.

(MENAFN- IANS) Washington, Feb 25 (IANS) US export enforcement officials have acknowledged that advanced American AI chips are being smuggled overseas, as lawmakers warned that China is aggressively seeking to bypass restrictions to power its military and artificial intelligence ambitions.
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The Iraqi Ministry of Transport temporarily closed Baghdad International Airport due to a technical malfunction. Maintenance and inspections are expected to be completed within a few hours for the airport to reopen.

(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) The Gulf's drive to position itself as a global contender in life sciences and biotechnology is accelerating, with policymakers and industry leaders sharpening their focus on health intelligence, regulatory readiness and investment-friendly ecosystems.
At this year's World

Türkiye's Borsa Istanbul's benchmark BIST 100 index rose by 1.12% to close at 14,339.30 points, with 81 stocks gaining and trading volume at 216 billion liras. Gold and Brent crude prices were reported at $4,978.70 and $67.85 respectively.

Uzbekneftegaz and Citibank discussed enhancing their cooperation, focusing on geological exploration and financing investment projects. They reviewed financial outcomes for 2025 and committed to strategic energy initiatives, continuing their collaboration since 2021.

(MENAFN- Live Mint) Katherine Short, daughter of Martin Short, reportedly died by suicide at 42. She passed away as a result of self-inflicted gunshot injury, according to a TMZ report citing law enforcement sources.
"It is with profound grief that we confirm the passing of Katherine Hartley Short.

(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) on Wednesday announced strong underlying financial performance and record sales in 2025.
EGA's underlying net profit, excluding GAC, was up by 16 per cent to Dh4.93 billion ($1.34 billion), compared with Dh4.26 billion ($1.16 billion) in 2024.

An American Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 returning from Colombia landed in Miami with bullet holes in a wing, raising safety concerns. The cause of the gunfire is under investigation, while the aircraft underwent repairs and assessments.

Bengaluru will experience patchy light rain, with humidity around 52% and winds at 17.3 km/h. Temperatures are expected to reach 32°C max and 19°C min, with mist anticipated in the mornings. Air quality remains moderate.

(MENAFN- Mid-East Info) More than 30% of Gen Alpha children say they aspire to become social media creators, with studies showing that around 32% of 12–15-year-olds already name“YouTuber” as their dream job. For many kids, digital creators are role models and their desire to shine online emerges

(MENAFN- Crypto Breaking) Missouri lawmakers revived a plan to create a state cryptocurrency reserve, advancing House Bill 2080 to the House Commerce Committee for review. The measure, first introduced in January by Rep. Ben Keathley, would authorize the state treasurer to invest, purchase, and

(MENAFN- IANS) Tel Aviv, Feb 25 (IANS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday reflected on the 'Modi Hug', asserting that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's personal embrace is something special.
"Earlier today, my wife Sara and I greeted you at the airport. And, just as you came

President Trump announced plans to possibly send an additional aircraft carrier strike group to the Middle East, showcasing military readiness alongside ongoing diplomatic talks with Tehran. He emphasized a dual approach of negotiation backed by military force.

(MENAFN- IANS) San Francisco, Feb 25 (IANS) Samsung Electronics on Wednesday launched the Galaxy S26 series worldwide, including in India -- with powerful hardware along with an industry-leading camera system and intuitive AI experiences.
As Samsung's third-generation AI phones, Galaxy S26, S26+ an

(MENAFN- ACCESSWIRE) LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESS Newswire / February 24, 2026 / Without Exception Films' award-recognized documentary series UNMUTED premiered February 20, 2026, on Kinema, aligning with the United Nations World Day of Social Justice. The launch marks a major milestone for the

(MENAFN- Mid-East Info)
Nasser Al Neyadi: We strive to establish the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation as a center of excellence in procurement and supply.

The Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Chartered Institute of

Zscaler and Bharti Airtel launched the AI & Cyber Threat Research Centre in India to enhance the security of critical infrastructure. The initiative aims to develop innovative tools and a modern Zero Trust architecture to safeguard against cyber threats.