2nd North Atlantic right whale found dead off U.S. East Coast this year - UPI.com
Feb. 13 (UPI) -- A North Atlantic right whale washed ashore on a Virginia barrier island, according to federal scientists, marking the second whale of the endangered species to be found dead off the U.S. East Coast this year and the 43rd confirmed death under an ongoing unusual mortality event. The»»»
Yes, Bulgaria Calls for Clarification of SANS’ Role and Why Interior Ministry Failed to Report a 2022 Signal in Petrohan Case
The involvement of the State Agency for National Security (SANS) and the reasons why the Interior Ministry did not report a signal submitted in 2022, as well as what action was taken on it, must be established, said Bozhidar Bozhanov, Co-Chair of Yes, Bulgaria, speaking to journalists in Parliament»»»
Special Valentine’s Day gifts for him
The big question is always: "What to get him for Valentine's Day?" This Valentine’s Day, make him feel truly special with gifts that blend thoughtfulness and sometimes even practicality. From engraved keepsakes to special fashion accessories and wellness gifts, there are plenty of options to create»»»
Bulgarians Show Low Trust in EU Security Capabilities, Survey Finds
A recent Eurobarometer survey indicates that Bulgarians show relatively low confidence in the European Union’s ability to strengthen security and defense. Conducted between January 5 and 12, 2026, the survey collected responses from 27,292 citizens across EU member states. In Bulgaria, only 44% of »»»
Kuwait's Embassies in Japan, Consulate General in Milan, UN Mission celebrate Nat'l occasions
KUWAIT, Feb 13 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's embassies in Japan, Consulate General in Milan, along with its Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York, celebrated the 65th National Day and 35th Liberation Day with official receptions attended by senior officials, diplomats and public figures.In Tokyo»»»
Kuwait Embassy in India celebrates Nat'l Days
NEW DELHI, Feb 13 (KUNA) -- Kuwait Embassy in India held celebrations on Thursday evening to mark Kuwait's 65th National Day and 35th Liberation Day.The ceremony was attended by Indian Minister of Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, heads of Arab and foreign missions accredited in New Delhi, apart fr»»»
Al Attiyah, McInnes top times on Jordan Baja Prologue
AQABA: A flying Nasser Saleh Al-Attiyah and British rider Alex McInnes topped the times in the car and motorcycle categories on the 12.78km Aseza Prologue stage that kickstarted the weekend’s off-road action at the Jordan Baja yesterday. The short desert stage was held near the village of Rahmeh to»»»
TISP to Submit Bill Supplementing Non-Profit Legal Entities Act
There Is Such a People (TISP) MP Aleksandar Rashev said here on Friday his party's will be tabling a bill to supplement the Non-Profit Legal Entities Act. "It became unequivocally clear from the horrifying Petrohan-Okolchitsa case that in 2022 the government had delegated its control and public fun»»»
Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan intend to comprehensively develop bilateral relations - | 24.KG
President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov today, February 13, received Prime Minister of the Republic of Tajikistan Kokhir Rasulzoda as part of his working visit to the country. The parties discussed issues related to the comprehensive development of bilateral relations. Welcoming the high-lev»»»
French coin found near Culloden may have been used to pay Jacobite
A metal detectorist has uncovered a coin that may have been used to pay a soldier who fought at the Battle of Culloden, 280 years ago. Ian Deveney uncovered the French 4 sols coin earlier this month on land between Inverness and the battlefield on the outskirts of the city. Deveney, a tour guide wh»»»
Anthropic pours $20 mn into ‘safeguards’ clash with OpenAI
Anthropic has injected $20 million into a political advocacy group that backs candidates favoring AI regulation, thrusting the safety-focused company into the center of a high-stakes election spending war with its archrival OpenAI. The donation to Public First Action – a ‘dark money’ nonprofit that»»»
France calls for removal of UN human rights official over Israel remarks
France has said it will call for the resignation of UN Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories Francesca Albanese over her comments regarding Israel's military actions in Gaza. Albanese, appointed by the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in March 2022, has repeatedly labeled Israel»»»
US lawmakers accuse DOJ of ‘spying’ on Epstein file searches
Lawmakers from both parties on Capitol Hill have demanded answers from the US Department of Justice over its monitoring of congressional investigators’ search activity while they reviewed sensitive, unredacted documents connected to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The controversy erupted af»»»
SB Girls live in Dubai: Tickets to drop soon, prices and what to know
Dubai: The wait is almost over. Dubai Sexbomb (SB) fans can finally grab their tickets next week for the much-anticipated reunion concert of the Filipino girl group. "Ticket sales for the Dubai show are scheduled to be released next week. Further announcements will be made soon and fans are encoura»»»
Truth or Fake - No, the UN's Francesca Albanese did not call Israel 'the common enemy of humanity'
Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur for the Palestinian territories, has long been highly critical of Israel. Last weekend, she was accused of calling Israel the "common enemy of humanity" at a forum in Qatar. But as the transcript of her speech shows, she never made that s»»»
India’s Budget 2026-27: A new chapter in the India-UAE economic partnership
As India strides confidently towards its destiny as one of the world’s largest economies, the United Arab Emirates stands out not merely as a partner, but as a pivotal force multiplier. More than a destination market, the UAE is India’s strategic gateway to the wider region — a role forged by centu»»»
Mickoski: We have consolidated the state, will develop it according to citizens’ wishes
Skopje, 12 February 2026 (MIA) – Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski expects that annual inflation will stabilize below three percent, accompanied by a negative monthly trend. He notes that this is the result of policies aimed at safeguarding citizens’ living standards and consolidating the country’s»»»
Russia Sets Task of Building Up Combat Potential Under CSTO Chairmanship
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia is setting a task of building up the combat potential and weapons, taking into account current challenges and conflicts, within the framework of its chairmanship in the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Pankin said on»»»
Trump Plans to Ease Some Tariffs on Steel, Aluminum Goods - Reports
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump plans to cut certain tariffs on steel and aluminum products as economists warn American consumers are suffering from them, a newspaper reported on Friday, citing sources. The US Department of Commerce and US Trade Representative officials agree consumers»»»
Over Half of Venezuelans Believe National Security Worsened After US Attack - Poll
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - More than half of Venezuelans believe national security has deteriorated following the US operation to capture President Nicolas Maduro, a newspaper reported on Friday, citing a survey by the Gold Glove Consulting company. As many as 58% of respondents reported feeling this way. »»»
Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Energy and Port Facilities Kill 6
Six people died in Russian strikes across Ukraine overnight that targeted the southern port city of Odesa and energy infrastructure, officials announced on Friday. Moscow has stepped up its attacks on Ukrainian critical infrastructure in recent weeks despite pressure by the United States to reach a»»»
Sakkari ends Swiatek’s title bid, Mboko stuns Rybakina
Doha: Maria Sakkari ended Iga Swiatek’s bid for a fourth Qatar TotalEnergies title with a hard-fought quarter-final win at the in Doha yesterday. The Greek star, ranked 50 spots below Swiatek, battled past the world No. 2 2-6, 6-4, 7-5 in a two-hour 29-minute-long contest to book her place in the l»»»
Al Duhail, Al Wakrah reach Amir Cup quarters
DOHA: Al Duhail reached the Amir Cup quarter-finals with a 2-0 victory over Al Waab in their Round of 16 clash at Suhaim Bin Hamad Stadium yesterday. Al Wakrah also advanced after beating Al Sailiya by the same scoreline. Adel Boulbina put Al Duhail ahead from the penalty spot in the 28th minute, w»»»
Live: Rubio says he will have chance to meet Ukraine’s Zelensky at Munich security forum
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Thursday he would have the chance to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the Munich Security Conference this week. Rubio is leading a large US delegation to the annual security and defence talks in the Bavarian capital, which will run through Sunday»»»
UAE traffic alert: Drivers warned of weekend road closures
Motorists in Abu Dhabi should expect road closures this week due to the Al Ain Flower Festival Carnival. Drivers are advised to plan their routes, follow diversion signs, and allow extra travel time. Also Read: UAE ministry announces temporary closure on Dubai’s Emirates RoadThe Integrated Transpor»»»
Israeli strike on car in al-Tiri kills one
An Israeli strike on south Lebanon killed one person on Thursday, Lebanon's health ministry reported, while the Israeli military said it killed a member of Iran-backed Hezbollah. Despite a November 2024 truce that sought to end more than a year of hostilities including two months of all-out war bet»»»
Syria clears roadblocks for some Lebanese trucks after ban
Lebanon has secured temporary exemptions for freight vehicles hauling certain goods after a recent ban by Damascus on foreign trucks. Damascus had issued a decision on Saturday stipulating that "non-Syrian trucks will not be allowed to enter" the country, and that goods being imported by road must »»»
Asman Park in Bishkek to be opened on June 1 - | 24.KG
Asman Park amusement park in Bishkek’s Asanbai microdistrict will be opened in time for the International Children’s Day. A letter from the Bishkek City Hall to member of the Zhogorku Kenesh (Parliament) Dastan Bekeshov says. According to the City Hall, Asman Park will be a modern public space, bot»»»
Hello Kitty Designer Bows Out After 40 Years in Charge
The flamboyant designer behind Hello Kitty -- the cute Japanese character that became a global mega brand -- is stepping down after more than four decades in charge of her look. Yuko Yamaguchi has been responsible since 1980 for the design of Kitty, who is officially not a cat but a little girl fro»»»
Africa Leads Growth in Solar Energy as Demand Spreads Beyond Traditional Markets, Report Says
Africa was the world’s fastest-growing solar market in 2025, defying a global slowdown and reshaping where the momentum in renewable energy is concentrated, according to an industry report released in late last month. The report by the Africa Solar Industry Association says the continent's solar in»»»
Sheikh Joaan meets FEI President
Doha: Olympic Council of Asia and Qatar Olympic Committee President H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani yesterday met with Federation Équestre Internationale (FEI) President Ingmar De Vos, who is currently visiting Doha. During the meeting, both sides reviewed areas of mutual cooperation and discus»»»
Dubawi Spectre and Mared Al Jasra star at H H The Amir Sword Festival
DOHA: Dubawi Spectre and Mared Al Jasra bagged feature wins as trainer Gassim Al Ghazali and jockey Marco Casamento continued their dream run at the 48th H H The Amir Sword Festival yesterday. The second day of the prestigious event featured eight thrilling races at Al Rayyan Racecourse, with Casam»»»
New rules allow digital filing, online hearings of OFW cases
Dubai: Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) will soon be able to file complaints online and attend hearings through video calls, under the new rules signed by the Philippines’ department of migrant workers (DMW). In a recent development, the DMW has signed its 'Rules of procedure for the adjudication o»»»
Japan moves against Chinese vessel as tensions come to the boil
Japan has seized a Chinese fishing vessel operating inside its exclusive economic zone off Nagasaki in the south west of the country, in the latest flashpoint in what is becoming an increasingly combustible maritime stand-off with Beijing. »»»
Japan moves against Chinese vessel as tensions come to the boil
Japan has seized a Chinese fishing vessel operating inside its exclusive economic zone off Nagasaki in the south west of the country, in the latest flashpoint in what is becoming an increasingly combustible maritime stand-off with Beijing. »»»
Taiwanese prefer peace over outright independence, study shows
Support in Taiwan for formal, de jure independence remains limited and highly sensitive to both Chinese pressure and the posture adopted by Washington, according to new academic research examining how shifts in US foreign policy could influence public opinion on the island, a new report issued by I»»»
Taiwanese prefer peace over outright independence, study shows
Support in Taiwan for formal, de jure independence remains limited and highly sensitive to both Chinese pressure and the posture adopted by Washington, according to new academic research examining how shifts in US foreign policy could influence public opinion on the island, a new report issued by I»»»
Japan moves against Chinese vessel as tensions come to the boil
Japan has seized a Chinese fishing vessel operating inside its exclusive economic zone off Nagasaki in the south west of the country, in the latest flashpoint in what is becoming an increasingly combustible maritime stand-off with Beijing. »»»
Japan moves against Chinese vessel as tensions come to the boil
Japan has seized a Chinese fishing vessel operating inside its exclusive economic zone off Nagasaki in the south west of the country, in the latest flashpoint in what is becoming an increasingly combustible maritime stand-off with Beijing. »»»
Taiwanese prefer peace over outright independence, study shows
Support in Taiwan for formal, de jure independence remains limited and highly sensitive to both Chinese pressure and the posture adopted by Washington, according to new academic research examining how shifts in US foreign policy could influence public opinion on the island, a new report issued by I»»»
Japan moves against Chinese vessel as tensions come to the boil
Japan has seized a Chinese fishing vessel operating inside its exclusive economic zone off Nagasaki in the south west of the country, in the latest flashpoint in what is becoming an increasingly combustible maritime stand-off with Beijing. »»»
Taiwanese prefer peace over outright independence, study shows
Support in Taiwan for formal, de jure independence remains limited and highly sensitive to both Chinese pressure and the posture adopted by Washington, according to new academic research examining how shifts in US foreign policy could influence public opinion on the island, a new report issued by I»»»
Taiwanese prefer peace over outright independence, study shows
Support in Taiwan for formal, de jure independence remains limited and highly sensitive to both Chinese pressure and the posture adopted by Washington, according to new academic research examining how shifts in US foreign policy could influence public opinion on the island, a new report issued by I»»»
YESS Power commissions Balkans’ first large-scale solar battery storage system in North Macedonia
Turkey-based YESS Power has commissioned a 30 MW battery energy storage system (BESS) for Mey Energy, the first grid-scale facility of its kind in North Macedonia and the Western Balkans, Balkan Green Energy News reported on February 12. »»»
Climate tech startup switches Mongolian yurt dwellers from dirty coal to clean solar
URECA, a Mongolian climate tech startup that switches city dwellers who live in gers (yurts) from air-polluting coal to solar, has won the backing of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development’s (EBRD’s) Star Venture programme. »»»