The US Department of War is close to cutting ties with key AI partner Anthropic, the company behind the Claude model, and designating it a supply chain risk, Axios reported on Sunday, citing a Pentagon official. The label is typically reserved for entities linked to states that Washington considers»»»

A high-level delegation from the United Kingdom comprising: – Daniel Kawczynski – Chairman of the Libyan British Development Association (LBDA) and former Member of the British House of Commons. – Mark Field – Politician, former Member of Parliament, and former Minister of State for Asia and the Pa»»»

BusinessGermany inflation rises 2.1% at start of 2026Richard ConnorIncreases in food and fuel prices were the main drivers of inflation in Germany, new statistics confirmed. https://p.dw.com/p/58tg7People in Germany saw themselves paying more for food compared to a year agoImage: Michael Bihlmayer/»»»

Dubai: A Saudi appeals court has ruled that an Egyptian woman is entitled to a share of her late husband’s estate worth more than 150 million riyals (around 1.8 billion Egyptian pounds), concluding a high-profile inheritance dispute involving a Saudi businessman. The Jeddah Personal Status Court of»»»

Abu Dhabi: Passengers travelling between Abu Dhabi and Nairobi are facing disruption after Etihad Airways confirmed cancellations and delays due to an “unplanned industrial action.” Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The airline said in a travel update, “Etihad Airways fl»»»

Nathaniel Copsey, the United Kingdom’s ambassador to Bulgaria, has visited the Kalotina border checkpoint together with outgoing Interior Minister Daniel Mitov to observe how the EU’s Entry/Exit System is being implemented at the bloc’s external land borders, the Interior Ministry said on Tuesday. »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani receives the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the sisterly Kingdom of Bahrain HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, and his accompanying delegation at the Amiri Diwan this morning. At the beginning of the meeting, HRH the Crown Prince of »»»

Romania’s general government debt reached 1,121 billion lei in November 2025, up from 1,116 billion lei in the previous month, according to data published by the Ministry of Finance and cited by Agerpres. As a share of GDP, government debt increased to 60.2%, from 60% in August, based on the GDP fi»»»

A 17th century Swedish Navy shipwreck buried underwater in central Stockholm for 400 years has suddenly become visible due to unusually low Baltic Sea levels. The wooden planks of the ship's well-preserved hull have since early February been peeking out above the surface of the water off the island»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanon: MP Salam Vows Tripoli Rehabilitation, Defends Tax Raise 17-02-2026 12:41 PM Lebanese PM Nawaf Salam at Tripoli Port (February 17, »»»

Dubai: It looks like Dhurandhar director Aditya Dhar’s upcoming second installment of his hit spy series has landed in controversy ahead of its theatrical release this March. According to reports, Mumbai’s civic authorities BMC have initiated action against Dhar's production banner, B62 Studios, ci»»»

A colossal metallic robot depicting Brazil's Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva towered over Rio de Janeiro's famed Sambadrome avenue on Sunday night, in a Carnival parade that has drawn fire for its tribute to a sitting president in an election year. Samba school Academicos de Niteroi kicked off three days»»»

Rev. Jesse Jackson, a longtime US civil rights leader, two-time presidential candidate and African American icon died on Tuesday aged 84, his family said. Jesse Jackson, who died Tuesday aged 84, had a three-pronged career of civil rights, liberal missions and political activism, and his two White »»»

Former US secretary of state Hillary Clinton accused President Donald Trump of staging a "cover-up" over files related to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Days before her scheduled deposition before a Congressional committee, Clinton said the Republicans probing her are trying to deflect attention awa»»»

Prince Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Region, inaugurated on Monday two major aviation projects at King Fahd International Airport in Dammam: a dedicated General Aviation Terminal for private flights and the Kingdom’s first Category III Instrument Landing System (IL»»»

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stressed Tuesday that Israel will not withdraw its forces from south Lebanon as long as Hezbollah has weapons. “Our presence at five points in southern Lebanon is not part of the ceasefire agreement, but we imposed it, and the United States accepted it," Katz ad»»»

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said the government gives a top priority to restructuring economic entities during the current phase. Madbouly made the remarks in a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs Hussein Eissa on Monday, February 16, 2026, to follow up on the developments o»»»

Washington: Jesse Jackson, who died Tuesday aged 84, had a three pronged career of civil rights, liberal missions and political activism, and his two White House bids in the 1980s helped lay the groundwork for the election of America’s first Black president two decades later. Jackson’s family annou»»»

Know about CDA’s Ramadan initiatives in Dubai Dubai: The Community Development Authority (CDA) in Dubai has launched more than 12 initiatives during Ramadan as part of its participation in the citywide “Season of Wulfa” campaign, reinforcing efforts to strengthen family cohesion and foster a more c»»»

Today, CBSE students across the UAE appeared for the Grade 10 Maths board exam, while Class 12 students sat for minor subject papers. The day was significant, marking the first exams held after major reforms in the curriculum and assessment pattern. Early reactions collected by Gulf News indicate t»»»

WCC-DB MP Nikolai Denkov has indicated that his political formation could support President Rumen Radev and his team in elections, provided there is a genuine commitment to tackling corruption. Speaking to Nova TV on Tuesday, Denkov emphasized that any potential coalition would depend on clear posi»»»

Saudi Arabia will roll out real estate market indicators in the first quarter of this year and expand the Real Estate Market Balance program to all regions of the Kingdom, following its initial implementation in Riyadh, Minister of Municipalities and Housing Majed Al-Hogail announced on Monday. Al-»»»

The United States and Iran began indirect talks in Geneva on Tuesday over their long-running nuclear dispute, with a senior Iranian official asserting that negotiations hinge on Washington avoiding unrealistic demands as the US masses a battle force in the region. US envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared K»»»

Damascus, Feb. 17 (SANA) The joint steering committee between the Syrian government and the United Nations has convened in Damascus to discuss national recovery and development priorities. The meeting, on Sunday, was co-chaired by Qutaiba Kadish, Director of the International Cooperation Department»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Imam Khamenei: Even the strongest army can sometimes be vulnerable to setbacks that prevent it from rising again 17-02-2026 12:15 PM Latest»»»

The Presidential Administration announced appointment of a new Deputy Chairman of the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (SCNS). According to the administration, Timur Shabdanbekov has been relieved of his post as SCNS Deputy Chairman. He has been replaced by Akylbek Namazov. He ha»»»

The Central Election Commission of Kyrgyzstan (CEC) has prematurely stripped MP Eldar Sulaimanov of his mandate. The decision was made at a meeting today, February 17. The MP submitted a letter of voluntary resignation. Eldar Sulaimanov is the son of former Minister of Transport and Communications »»»

President Donald Trump cautioned Iran over potential repercussions if it fails to reach a deal with the US as negotiations mediated by Oman resume in Geneva on Tuesday. Tehran expressed cautious optimism over Washington’s “more realistic” stance on its nuclear programme. President Donald Trump warn»»»

Pawtucket, United States: At least two people were killed and three wounded in a shooting at an ice rink in the northeastern US town of Pawtucket on Monday, authorities said, with social media footage showing frightened teenagers fleeing the sound of gunshots. "We have three deceased. The suspect, »»»

Skopje, 13 February 2026 (MIA) - According to data from the State Statistical Office, the total turnover in industry increased by 10.3% in December 2025, in comparison with December 2024. The turnover in industry, total, in December 2025, in comparison with December 2024, by Main Industrial Groupin»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Foreign Ministers of the State of Qatar, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Republic of Turkiye, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the Arab Republic of Egypt strongly condemn the decision issued»»»

Washington, United States: Veteran US civil rights activist Reverend Jesse Jackson died Tuesday, his family said in a statement. He was 84. "His unwavering belief in justice, equality, and love uplifted millions, and we ask you honor his memory by continuing the fight for the values he lived by," J»»»

The Beauval zoo in central France welcomed the birth of a baby elephant on Sunday, after its mother N'Dala endured a seven-hour delivery. The baby female was born at 4:00 am (0300 GMT), weighing 150 kilos and was described by zoo director Rodolphe Delord as "very very big". FRANCE 24»»»

Amid heavy Israeli airstrikes across Gaza, armed gangs carried out kidnappings and executions of Palestinians on Monday in areas controlled by Hamas, west of the so-called “yellow line” separating Israeli forces from the Palestinian movement. According to local sources, Sunday’s strikes against Ham»»»

A shooter opened fire during a boys’ hockey game in the US state of Rhode Island on Monday, killing two people. The shooting took place at the Dennis M. Lynch Arena in Pawtucket during a matchup between Coventry/Johnston and Blackstone Valley Co-op. Pawtucket Police Chief Tina Goncalves said the at»»»

Continue the Change on Tuesday categorically and unconditionally rejected all allegations of any “interference” on its part in the serious criminal case related to Petrohan Lodge and Okolchitsa. In a statement issued by the party’s press centre, it said such claims are not merely untrue but constit»»»

Dubai: The streets of Dubai Investments Park (DIP) were transformed into a vibrant "sea of green" this past Sunday as more than 3,500 participants gathered for the fifth edition of the Dubai Investments Green Run. The milestone event, held on February 15, 2026, marked half a decade of promoting env»»»

Romania has signed a preliminary document with a US mining company that holds exploitation licences for rare deposits in Greenland, aiming to develop a critical raw materials refinery in Romania, Energy Minister Bogdan Ivan said on Monday evening on Antena 3 CNN. According to the minister, the gove»»»

Jesse Jackson, a key figure during the US civil rights movement of the 1960s, was known for being the first African-American to make the jump from activism to major-party presidential politics. A protege of Martin Luther King Jr, Jackson built a career around working to politically organise and imp»»»

The United States plans to deploy more high-tech missile systems to the Philippines to help deter aggression in the South China Sea, where the treaty allies on Tuesday condemned what they called China’s "illegal, coercive, aggressive, and deceptive activities." Beijing has repeatedly expressed alar»»»

In areas controlled by the Houthi group in Yemen, there is an increasing number of violations targeting lawyers, raising widespread concerns about the future of justice and the rule of law. Recent reports from local human rights organizations have revealed a recurring pattern of systematic restrict»»»

The key Ring highway in Beirut and the vital Khalde road just outside the capital were blocked on Tuesday in protest at the government’s overnight decision to hike gasoline prices by 25% and the Valued Added Tax (VAT) from 11% to 12%. The government said it made the move in order to fund a wage inc»»»

The Official Spokesperson for the Libyan Customs Authority stated last Sunday (15 February) that there is no shortage of food supplies in the market. He said reports in the media to the contrary are devoid of any truth. The Spokesperson insisted that on the contrary, there has been an increase comp»»»

Ravshanbek Sabirov, Head of the National Investment Agency of Kyrgyzstan, met with the Deputy Ambassador of Italy to Kyrgyzstan (with residence in Astana), as well as representatives of the Italian Trade Agency for the promotion of internationalization of Italian companies abroad. During the meetin»»»

Dubai: A militant assault on a joint security checkpost in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bajaur district in Pakistan left 11 security personnel dead, while security forces killed at least 12 militants, according to the military’s media wing. In a statement, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said mi»»»

Skopje, 13 February 2026 (MIA) – During the 62nd Munich Security Conference, Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski met Friday with the management of Germany’s Schwarz Group, the parent company of Lidl and Kaufland. Prime Minister Mickoski shared on Facebook that they discussed the company’s investment »»»

President Iliana Iotova will receive caretaker prime minister designate Andrey Gurov at the President's Administration on Wednesday, the President’s press secretariat said on Tuesday. On February 12, Iotova designated Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) Deputy Governor Andrey Gurov as caretaker prime min»»»