In a changing global landscape, Europe's defence industry is being reshaped and revitalised. Over the past five years, EU member states have boosted their defence spending by 63 percent to reach €381 billion euros in 2025. Jacob Parakalis, Research Leader for Defence Strategy, Policy, and Capabilit»»»

At least 38 people were killed when a cyclone slammed into Madagascar's second-largest city this week, authorities said Thursday, as Mozambique braced for the storm's arrival. Cyclone Gezani made landfall on Tuesday at Madagascar's eastern coastal city Toamasina, bringing winds that reached 250 kil»»»

The US House of Representatives this week passed legislation that would require voters to provide proof-of-citizenship as the midterm elections approach. The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility, or SAVE America Act, would require a people to present a valid US passport or birth certificate when re»»»

Feb. 12 (UPI) -- Former Ohio State University board member Leslie Wexner must testify in federal lawsuits accusing the school of enabling sex abuse by Dr. Richard Strauss, a federal court ordered. Wexner is neither a defendant nor a plaintiff in three lawsuits filed in the U.S. District Court of So»»»

The US and Venezuela announced a long-term energy partnership on February 11 after interim President Delcy Rodríguez met US Energy Secretary Chris Wright in Caracas, in the first visit by a senior White House official since last month's dramatic ouster of Nicolás Maduro. »»»

The Kremlin is discussing restarting the use of the dollar as part of the extensive “Dmitriev package” of business deals that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy claims is worth $12 trillion dollars – or more than five-times the value of the entire Russian economy. »»»

Chile has unveiled Latam-GPT, the first open-source artificial intelligence language model designed specifically for Latin America, in a strategic bid to reduce the region's dependence on US and Chinese technology and address cultural biases in existing AI systems, AFP reported. »»»

Russia is exploring ways to assist Cuba during a severe fuel shortage, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on February 12, amid US threats to impose tariffs on nations helping the sanctions-hit Caribbean island. "We have »»»

The US and Venezuela announced a long-term energy partnership on February 11 after interim President Delcy Rodríguez met US Energy Secretary Chris Wright in Caracas, in the first visit by a senior White House official since last month's dramatic ouster of Nicolás Maduro. »»»

Chile has unveiled Latam-GPT, the first open-source artificial intelligence language model designed specifically for Latin America, in a strategic bid to reduce the region's dependence on US and Chinese technology and address cultural biases in existing AI systems, AFP reported. »»»

The US and Venezuela announced a long-term energy partnership on February 11 after interim President Delcy Rodríguez met US Energy Secretary Chris Wright in Caracas, in the first visit by a senior White House official since last month's dramatic ouster of Nicolás Maduro. »»»

Russia is exploring ways to assist Cuba during a severe fuel shortage, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on February 12, amid US threats to impose tariffs on nations helping the sanctions-hit Caribbean island. "We have »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Imad Mughnieh: The Name that Panicked Enemies 13-02-2026 00:27 AM The inspired and inspiring commander of the Islamic Resistance heroes gai»»»

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Shocking crime rates are rising in Israel’s Arab communities, with one Arab citizen killed every 36 hours on average in 2025. This week alone, five people were shot dead in less than 24 hours. In Middle East Matters this week, our reporter Claire Duhamel travelled to Nazareth to investigate organiz»»»

1 of 5 | The chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Rand Paul, R-Ky., speaks during an oversight hearing on the Department of Homeland Security in the Dirksen Senate Office Building near the U.S. Capitol in Washington, on Thursday. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | Li»»»

Mortgage installments are becoming cheaper than rent in several Polish cities, as falling interest rates reduce financing costs while apartment prices remain stable. In 2025, particularly for smaller units up to 35 sqm, buying has become more attractive. In 7 of 17 analyzed cities, a mortgage payme»»»

1 of 3 | Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., said Attorney General Pam Bondi had notes on her searches in the Epstein files during Wednesday's Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on the Department of Justice. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Feb. 12 (UPI) -- Both Democrats and Republicans ha»»»

Apple is facing mounting political pressure over claims that it has "systematically suppressed" news published by conservative outlets. In a letter to the company published on Thursday, the head of the Federal Trade Commission called on Apple to review its policies, warning that companies that supp»»»

Spain has accused Italy and Germany of “undermining EU solidarity” after it was excluded from an informal pre-summit meeting convened by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Chancellor Friedrich Merz to map out the bloc’s economic future. The closed-door gathering took place Thursday at Alden Biesen c»»»

The European Commission should take back over €10 billion ($11.8 billion) in cohesion funds awarded to Hungary in 2023, advocate general of the European Court of Justice (ECJ) Tamara Capeta stated on Thursday. The move three years ago was made to secure Budapest’s consent to a major military aid pa»»»

Manila: The Philippines has postponed the awarding of a major infrastructure contract to build one of the world’s longest marine bridges — the Bataan-Cavite Interlink Bridge (BCIB) — after opposition over the potential involvement of a Chinese contractor. Also Read: Philippines: $2.1-billion fundin»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Elegancia MEP, a subsidiary of Estithmar Holding, has announced that it has been awarded the contract to execute the Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) works and Extra Low Voltage (ELV) systems for the Damascus International Airport – Terminal 2 project. The projec»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Aston University is partnering with Al Jazeera Media Institute in Doha to launch a master’s programme in Digital Media and Communication in September 2026. The new programme prepares students for emerging careers in communication, including data journalism, content creatio»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qur’anic Botanic Garden (QBG), a member of Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), hosted its “Market Day” event, marking the conclusion of the Our Organic Farming Future competition. Launched as part of the Garden’s Educational Food Security Programme, the initiative advance»»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), through Qatar Digital Academy and the SMEs Go Digital Programme, and in collaboration with Google Cloud, organised two awareness workshops to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in their digital transformation journe»»»

Tribune News Network DOHA The 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum (QOSM) and the World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH), an initiative of Qatar Foundation, have launched a strategic collaboration to advance global dialogue and policy advocacy at the intersection of sport, health and wellness. »»»

Ashraf Siddiqui The Ambassador of Austria to the State of Qatar, HE Erika Bernhard, together with Andreas Stauber, Trade Commissioner for Qatar and Kuwait, hosted a reception at the Ambassador’s residence as part of the Austrian Business Circle series. The evening featured Stefan Klestil, General P»»»

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Investigators on Thursday asked Nancy Guthrie's Tucson, Ariz., neighbors to share photos or video of suspicious activity that was recorded before February 2 while they continue to search for her abductors, including the person pictured above. Photo courtesy of the FBI | License Photo Feb. 12 (UPI) »»»

Sales of existing homes greatly declined in January despite mortgage rates coming down, a report from the National Association of Realtors says. File Photo by Alexis C. Glenn/UPI | License Photo Feb. 12 (UPI) -- Sales of existing homes greatly declined in January despite mortgage rates coming down,»»»

Manila: In the rapidly evolving skyline of Taguig the most significant "hot property" isn't within the glass canyons of Bonifacio Global City (BGC) itself or Makati. It is the Arca South estate, rising on the former site of the Food Terminal Inc. (FTI) complex. Positioned just a few kilometers sout»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Chamber hosted a trade delegation from Tanzania, led by Afia Mwanahamisi Siggi, director of business development at the Tanzania Agricultural Development Bank (TADB), and Juma Ally Nzima, senior investment officer at the Tanzania Investment and Special Economic Zones»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The 49th race meeting of the 2025-26 season was staged on Thursday at the Al Rayyan Racecourse on dirt, marking the second day of the HH The Amir Sword Festival. The eight-race card again centred on a full programme of cup contests, delivering a blend of authoritative vict»»»

QNA New York Permanent Representative of Qatar to the United Nations HE Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al Thani held a series of high-level meetings to discuss Qatar-UN cooperation in New York in Thursday. Sheikha Alya met with Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and High Representative for »»»

Under the able leadership of Mohabbat bin Zahir, ZKB Constructions — Pakistan’s foremost infrastructure development company — is poised to play a pivotal role in advancing Qatar’s development and progress. In a recent meeting, Mohabbat bin Zahir, Vice Chairman of ZKB Constructions, met with Muhamma»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Juthoor Early Education Centre, part of Qatar Foundation’s Pre-University Education, welcomed Omar Abdulaziz Al-Naama, assistant undersecretary for Special Education Affairs at the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE), for a visit aimed at reviewing the centr»»»

QNA Riyadh The Ministry of Justice (MoJ), represented by its Arbitration Affairs Department, participated in the regional judicial dialogue sessions for judges from Arab countries on the New York Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards (the New York Convention), as »»»

Khaled Al Hameidi Doha Long before the rise of modern cities and the written word, the deserts of the Arabian Peninsula were alive with stories etched into the hearts of tribes, sung by poets, and carried on the wind. It was a time when valour and honour defined the worth of a man, and when the voi»»»

Tribune News Network Doha An intensive executive programme for government leaders titled was organised by National Planning Council (NPC) on February 11 and 12. Titled “Strategic Foresight as a Decision-Making Tool in Environments of Uncertainty”, this programme is part of the NPC’s continuous effo»»»

Iran has been fortifying an underground complex near one of its nuclear facilities, according to analysis of new satellite images. This activity comes at a time of heightened tensions as talks between Iranian and US officials continue, with President Donald Trump threatening fresh military action a»»»

More than ten million people living in Spain were born abroad, according to newly-released government statistics. Despite facing an ascendant right wing, the country’s government has doubled down on its pro-migrant policies. Out of a total population of 49.5 million, more than 10 million people wer»»»

The European Union and India have signed a landmark free trade agreement (FTA), creating one of the world’s largest free trade zones. Tariffs will be eliminated on over 96% of traded goods, and services markets — including finance, telecom, transport, and professional services — will be widely libe»»»

Warsaw city councilors have approved a location resolution allowing Echo Investment to redevelop the former Tesco site in Kabaty, Ursynów, into a large residential complex with retail and service units. The project, submitted under Poland’s “lex developer” law, envisages eight apartment buildings w»»»

Mortgage installments are becoming cheaper than rent in several Polish cities, as falling interest rates reduce financing costs while apartment prices remain stable. In 2025, particularly for smaller units up to 35 sqm, buying has become more attractive. In 7 of 17 analyzed cities, a mortgage payme»»»

From February 15, over 20 million Poles can file their annual tax returns, but stress levels remain high despite increasing automation. A survey commissioned by PITax shows that 56% fear making mistakes in their annual PIT return, while one in three admits not knowing which tax reliefs could reduce»»»

In 2025, nearly 197,000 sole proprietorships (JDG) were deregistered in Poland, while 288,800 new businesses were registered, matching 2024’s startup figure but marking a 4.1% rise in closures y/y. In seven regions, closures exceeded new registrations. Additionally, 388,100 businesses were suspende»»»

Poland’s economy grew by 4% y/y in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to a preliminary estimate from the Central Statistical Office (GUS), exceeding analysts’ expectations of 3.9%. Growth accelerated from 3.8% in the previous quarter and remained among the highest in the EU, where the average wa»»»

Poland could save between PLN 36 billion and PLN 60 billion by financing defense spending jointly with other EU countries under the SAFE program, instead of borrowing independently, Finance and Economy Minister Andrzej Domański said. According to government estimates, SAFE loans would carry interes»»»