Bangladeshis voted on Thursday in the first election since a deadly 2024 uprising, with parties sidelined under Sheikh Hasina returning to contest power against a formidable political heir leading an Islamist-backed coalition. Long queues formed at polling stations in the capital Dhaka as voting be»»»

Dubai: What began as a romance on social media ended in a chilling murder, investigators say, with a young man’s body allegedly hidden in a septic tank for months before a grim discovery exposed the truth. Six months after a 22-year-old man was reported missing in Madhya Pradesh, police recovered s»»»

Dubai Police on Thursday announced the locations for this year’s Ramadan Iftar cannons, continuing a cherished tradition that marks the ending the fast during the holy month. A press conference held on Thursday at Expo City Dubai revealed the plans for 33 locations – 6 fixed cannons placed at promi»»»

US messenger app WhatsApp, owned by Meta Platforms, accused authorities in Russia on Thursday of trying to fully block its service in order to drive Russians to a state-owned app, which it alleged was used for surveillance. "Trying to isolate over 100 million users from private and secure communica»»»

Leaders from across the European Union are meeting Thursday in a Belgian castle as the 27-nation bloc faces antagonism from U.S. President Donald Trump, strong-arm economic tactics from China and hybrid threats from Russia — challenges that have prompted a rethink of Europe's approach to diplomacy »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Meteorology Department (QMD) warns of poor horizontal visibility at some areas in the country from today until tomorrow, February 13, 2026. On Friday, weather conditions will be misty to foggy in some places at first, followed by moderate temperatures to relatively hot daytim»»»

IT and digital transformation company Zitec has announced the acquisition of Romanian technology company Equilobe, specialised in the development of complex software solutions based on .NET technologies. The transaction creates one of the strongest .NET capability hubs in Romania, strengthening Zit»»»

Over the last two decades, we have witnessed something genuinely unusual in public health: a medical breakthrough that has rapidly moved from specialist clinics into everyday conversation. GLP-1 drugs such as Wegovy and Mounjaro are no longer just diabetes medications but have become symbols of hop»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - European Council President Antonio Costa on Thursday supported the EU's retaliatory measures against US tariffs targeting bloc member states. In January, the European Parliament halted ratification of the EU-US trade deal after US President Donald Trump threatened duties on Europ»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A US Boeing P-8A Poseidon anti-submarine reconnaissance aircraft and a Northrop Grumman-made MQ-4C Triton surveillance drone were detected near Iran's border, according to flight tracking data seen by Sputnik. The P-8A departed from Bahrain and conducted circling maneuvers over t»»»

Real estate developer Alesonor has announced the appointment of STRABAG Romania as general contractor for the construction of Phase II of the Amber Forest suburb, located in Tunari, Ilfov County. In Phase II, STRABAG Romania is building a residential area that will include 172 housing units, compri»»»

Gold prices ticked lower on Thursday, after unexpectedly strong US jobs data for January dented hopes for more interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve in the near term, while a firmer dollar added to pressure on the market. Spot gold edged 0.3% lower to $5,064.90 per ounce by 0820 GMT. US gold »»»

Ursus Breweries, the leader of the Romanian beer market and part of Asahi Europe & International, has announced the appointment of Roman Trzaskalik as Managing Director, effective March 1, 2026. Trzaskalik joined Asahi Europe & International in 2018 as Marketing Director for the Czech Republic and »»»

Dubai: Homeowners upgrading kitchens, bathrooms and living spaces are becoming a key driver in the UAE construction supply chain, shifting demand away from a purely developer-led cycle toward consumer-driven spending that is changing how building materials companies plan growth. Sign up for our dai»»»

The Ministry of Education has announced the introduction of 25 prohibitions governing the use of generative artificial intelligence tools within schools, as part of its commitment to strengthening academic integrity, protecting students, and ensuring a safe and well-regulated learning environment. »»»

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Dubai: With just one week remaining until Ramadan begins, millions of Muslims around the world are preparing their hearts, homes, and routines for one of the most sacred months of the year. Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, is a time of spiritual reflection, self-discipline, p»»»

Kyrgyzstan’s Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev presented the keys to 95 new buses and 42 units of specialized equipment to the Mayor of Bishkek. The event took place at Depot No. 1, the Cabinet’s press service reported. «This is another important step in modernization of publi»»»

Antisemitism in Australia is "frightening" but most people want good relations, Israel's President Isaac Herzog said on Thursday as he wrapped up a four-day visit and was met by protests in the city of Melbourne. Herzog's tightly policed visit to Australia this week was meant to offer consolation t»»»

DOHA: President of the Public Works Authority ‘Ashghal’ Eng Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Meer, accompanied by President of Qatar UniversityDrOmar Mohamed Al Ansari, and a number of officials, made a field visit to inspect the progress of the College of Medicine and College of Health Sciences buildings»»»

1 of 4 | President Donald Trump signs an executive order directing the Defense Department to buy electricity from coal-fired power plants during an event in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. Photo by Shawn Thew/UPI | License Photo Feb. 12 (UPI) -»»»

Dubai: With nearly 700 supporters gathered under one roof, The Citizens Foundation (TCF) used its annual supporters conference and dinner in Dubai not just to reflect on progress but to rally renewed momentum against Pakistan’s deepening learning crisis. The event in Dubai brought together philanth»»»

Carrefour has announced that it has entered into exclusive negotiations with Pavăl Holding for the transfer of its operations in Romania. The transaction is part of the strategic review process initiated by the Group at the beginning of 2025. Pavăl Holding is the investment vehicle of the Pavăl fam»»»

Dubai: Kerno Enterprises, the UAE’s enterprise-level IT hardware manufacturer, hosted an invite-only tour of its upcoming manufacturing facility in Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO) on February 10. The event brought together partners, customers, and media to present the company’s enterprise-class, end-to-e»»»

Dubai: Thailand is seeking to deepen its healthcare partnership with the UAE, shifting the focus from medical tourism to innovation, research, and startup collaboration, health officials said during a seminar on Wednesday at the World Health Expo 2026. On the sidelines of the event, Thai leaders an»»»

The “World’s Biggest Book Sale” is returning to Dubai this Ramadan, promising a treasure trove for readers of all ages. Big Bad Wolf Books, in partnership with the Sharjah Book Authority and Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, will open its doors at Studio City from February 26 to March 8, daily from»»»

Doha, Qatar: Wyndham Grand Doha West Bay Beach has earned the title of Qatar’s Leading Serviced Apartments at the 2025 World Travel Awards (WTA), marking another milestone for a destination that has quickly become a preferred choice for guests seeking homelike space, refined style, and seamless com»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior represented by North Security Department and Shell Qatar organised recreational and sports activities dedicated to workers as part of the National Sport Day 2026 celebrations on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at Barwa Workers Recreation Complex in Al Khor. The even»»»

Doha, Qatar: Ambassador of Australia to Qatar H E Shane Flanagan underscored the strength of bilateral relations between the two nations during a keynote address, praising the vital contributions of engineers to infrastructure development, innovation, and technological progress. He lauded the Engin»»»

Doha, Qatar: As part of its preparations for the holy month of Ramadan, the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs organized the annual “Young Fasting Child” event at Imam Muhammad bin Abdul Wahhab Mosque. The initiative, held under the supervision of the Department of Da’wah and Religious Guidance,»»»

The Philippine government is stepping up its international cooperation efforts that focus mainly on the welfare and rights of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), including the large Filipino community in the UAE. During its year-end performance assessment and corporate planning session held in Makati»»»

China’s financial mandarins have in the past 24 hours seemingly instructed major banks to continue to trim their holdings of US Treasury bonds. The move, flagged here at Bne IntelliNews on February 3, but only widely cover»»»

China’s financial mandarins have in the past 24 hours seemingly instructed major banks to continue to trim their holdings of US Treasury bonds. The move, flagged here at Bne IntelliNews on February 3, but only widely cover»»»

The official launch of the WiFi4WB initiative on February 11 marked the beginning of the establishment of free public Wi-Fi networks in 24 municipalities across Montenegro, as part of a coordinated series of kick-off events held throughout the Western Balkans. »»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Labour H E Dr. Ali bin Smaikh Al Marri yesterday took part in the high-level ministerial session of the 6th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour in Marrakech, Kingdom of Morocco, attended by senior representatives from the International Labour Organisation (»»»

The death toll from a crackdown over Iran’s nationwide protests last month has reached at least 7,002 people killed with many more still feared dead, activists said Thursday. The slow rise in the number of dead from the demonstrations adds to the overall tensions facing Iran both inside the country»»»

Natural gas prices will definitely not increase until March 31 next year, and there will be a capping in several margin. The entire legislative framework will by most likely by drawn up by the end of next week, Minister of Energy Bogdan Ivan told a Thursday's press conference."Following the technic»»»

The extension of Romania's natural gas price cap scheme, currently in force until 1 April 2026, has moved beyond its original role as a social protection measure and has turned into a mechanism that enables arbitrage and economic advantages for well-connected market players, distorting competition »»»

We would have expected the prices on the natural gas market to be re-liberalised, but we are also convinced that the decision to delay the liberalisation was taken after a serious analysis, Deputy Chairman of the Competition Council Dan Pascu said on Tuesday at a specialist conference."We would hav»»»

The Chairman of the Libyan Investment Authority (LIA), Ali Mahmoud, discussed with the Chargé d’affaires of the Embassy of China to Libya ways of cooperation and mechanisms for implementing Security Council Resolution No. (2769) of 2025. Specifically, Mahmoud raised the role that China, as a perman»»»

Yemen’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Dr. Shaya Al-Zindani, has signaled the first concrete move by his newly sworn-in government, announcing that it will relocate to Aden in the near future, just 24 hours after taking the constitutional oath. In remarks to Asharq Al-Awsat, Al-Zindani said h»»»

An electronic signboard at Hana Bank in Seoul shows that the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) topped the landmark 5,500-point mark on Thursday. Photo by Yonhap South Korean stocks surpassed the landmark 5,500-point mark for the first time in history Thursday, boosted by sharp gains in blue»»»

DOHA: Qatar Media Corporation and Qatar Television organised a launch ceremony for the historical series Heroes of the Sands, considered one of the largest Arab drama productions, featuring more than 70 Arab actors from Qatar, the GCC, the Levant, and North Africa. The event was attended by officia»»»

A series of events dedicated to Dragobete, Romania's traditional celebration of love, will take place on 21 and 22 February at the Dimitrie Gusti National Village Museum."It has become a tradition to celebrate Dragobete at the museum together with folk artists and craftspeople, who will present, wi»»»

President Nicusor Dan will attend on Thursday the first informal retreat of the European Council this year, which takes place in Belgium, with competitiveness as the main topic of discussions.According to the European Council, President Antonio Costa invited the EU leaders to participate in an info»»»

Doha: Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) announced that QNB’s bonds will be listed on the Debt Instruments Market of Qatar Stock Exchange, effective 16 February 2026, following the completion of all required technical, regulatory, and administrative procedures. All bonds of this issuance, with a total valu»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Chamber (QC) hosted yesterday a Russian trade delegation headed by HE Evgenii Bogdanov, First Deputy Governor of the Novgorod Region, and his accompanying delegation. The group was received by Mohamed bin Ahmed bin Twar Al Kuwari, First Vice-Chairman of the Qatar Chamber, in the »»»

Doha, Qatar: QIA announced yesterday that it has joined Apptronik’s $520m Series A-X extension round as a new investor, alongside AT&T Ventures and John Deere. The extension follows Apptronik’s $415m oversubscribed initial Series A raised in 2025, bringing total capital raised to nearly $1bn. Exist»»»

Doha, Qatar: QIIB has announced the winner of the first monthly prize for 2026 under its ‘Joud’ Savings Account, valued at QR100,000. This marks the first draw since the account’s rewards were restructured to enhance customer opportunities and increase the value of the offered prizes. The draw was »»»

The CEO of French oil major TotalEnergies said it was “too expensive and too polluting” to return to Venezuela, despite calls from US President Donald Trump for oil giants to invest billions in the country. The company quit Venezuela in 2022 but the Trump administration has urged oil majors to retu»»»