Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality signed a memorandum of cooperation with the Arab Union of the Blind on the sidelines of the Qatar International Agricultural Exhibition (AgriteQ 2026). This step reflects the Ministry's commitment to strengthening community partnerships and empowering peopl»»»

The moon rises over Castleton Tower near Moab, Utah, in 2024. On Sunday, the Utah GOP announced it had enough signatures to force a ballot measure on redistricting laws. File Photo by Bob Strong/UPI | License Photo Feb. 16 (UPI) -- The Utah Republican Party announced it has the 200,000 signatures n»»»

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam (R) welcomes German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier at the Government Palace in Beirut, Lebanon, on Monday. Photo by Wael Hamzeh/EPA BEIRUT, Lebanon, Feb. 16 (UPI) -- German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier said Monday his country will continue to support Leba»»»

Tunis, Feb. 16 (TAP) – The strong and long-standing relations binding Tunisia and India were emphasised as Speaker of the Assembly of People’s Representatives Brahim Bouderbala met Monday with India’s Ambasesador to Tunisia Devyani Uttam...»»»

Beijing: Chinese Alibaba Group unveiled Monday its new artificial intelligence model, Qwen 3.5, designed to perform complex tasks autonomously with significant improvements in performance and cost. In a statement, the company said that Qwen 3.5 was designed "for the era of autonomous AI to help dev»»»

1 of 2 | The Federal Bureau of Investigations has informed Minnesota’s highest investigative agency that it will not share evidence and information related to the killing of Alex Pretti. Photo by Craig Lassig/EPA Feb. 16 (UPI) -- The Federal Bureau of Investigation informed Minnesota's highest inve»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Sports and Youth (MSY) held a closing ceremony of the "Jeel Mubader" (Initiative Generation) program as part of its ongoing efforts to empower Qatari young people and foster their capabilities in fashioning positive initiatives in alignment with Qatar National Vision 20»»»

Sharjah: His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, revealed an ongoing plan to turn the city of Khorfakkan into a city surrounded by forests of trees, characterised by high oxygen levels, low carbon dioxide, and increased positive electrons,»»»

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BBC Verify has confirmed the location of US aircraft carrier the USS Abraham Lincoln near Iran using satellite imagery, as Washington continues to put pressure on the country over its military program and recent deadly crackdown on protesters. US and Iranian officials are set to meet in Swizerland »»»

Citizens of NATO countries should accept “difficult choices” and “hard” spending decisions in order to divert billions into defense and military spending to deter Russia, top British and German military officials have claimed. In a joint op-ed for The Guardian on Sunday, Air Chief Marshal Sir Richa»»»

Operations at a biscuit factory belonging to the owner of the Violanta factory, in Trikala, central Greece, where five workers were killed in an explosion late last month, were suspended as of Monday due to “scheduled external technical work.” The company said the Vitafree factory, also in Trikala,»»»

Two men have been arrested in Athens for allegedly posing as electricians and charging members of the public large sums for work that they never carried out, police said Monday. The suspects faced charges of fraud and exposing the public to danger as, allegedly, they sometimes did turn up at their »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Organising Committee of the School Olympic Program held a ceremony today to honour promising athletes who joined Qatar's national teams through the program. The event was attended by the First Vice President of the Qatar Olympic Committee, HE Mohamed bin Yousef Al Mana; Second Vice»»»

Abu Dhabi: Demand for meat and livestock in the UAE has risen sharply in the run-up to Ramadan, as consumers prepare for family gatherings and traditional meals, with traders reporting a noticeable increase in advance bookings and purchases. Livestock sellers in Abu Dhabi said activity in the marke»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani paid a visit to the 13th edition of the Qatar International Agricultural Exhibition "AgriteQ 2026" on Monday evening at the Katara Cultural Village. During the visit, His Excellen»»»

Israeli prosecutors said Monday that they plan to charge a settler in the killing of a Palestinian activist during a confrontation that was caught on video, opening a rare prosecution of violence by Jewish settlers in the occupied West Bank. Attacks from settlers and home demolitions by authorities»»»

Dubai: The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has announced revised working hours for its services during the holy month of Ramadan, covering customer happiness centres, paid parking zones, public transport, marine services and vehicle testing facilities. The authority said the changes ai»»»

Tunis, Feb. 17 (TAP) - Tunisia will take part in the 52nd Tripoli International Fair, scheduled from April 16 to 21, 2026, in Tripoli, the Export Promotion Centre (CEPEX) announced.This participation could strengthen the positioning of Tunisian...»»»

Tunis, Feb. 16 (TAP) - Clouds will be sometimes dense over the north and locally the centre, with scattered and temporarily thundery rain over the far northwest late on Monday night, according to the National Institute of Meteorology (INM).Winds...»»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has received a telephone call from President of the Federal Republic of Somalia HE Dr Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. During the call, they reviewed the latest developments in Somalia, particularly efforts to consolidate secur»»»

Vazrazhdane MPs Iskra Mihaylova and Daniel Prodanov tabled a bill amending the Non-Profit Legal Entities Act to prohibit non-governmental organizations (NGOs) from using names that imitate state institutions, the party’s press service said on Monday. On February 10, Yes, Bulgaria announced on Faceb»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir, HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a phone call on Monday from the President of the sisterly Federal Republic of Somalia, HE Dr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. During the call, they reviewed the latest developments in Somalia, particularly efforts aimed at consolidating secu»»»

Tunis, Feb. 16 (TAP) - The stock market closed Monday’s session on a negative note. The Tunindex slipped by 0.15% to 14,604.38 points, on a trading volume of TND 6.9 million, according to broker Tunisie Valeurs.SOTIPAPIER topped the session’s...»»»

1 of 2 | Prime Minister of Hungary Viktor Orban looks on during a bilateral lunch wiith President Donald Trump in the Cabinet Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 7. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo Feb. 16 (UPI) -- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio reiterated President»»»

1 of 3 | The Philadelphia Health Department is warning of measles exposure at the Philadelphia International Airport on Thursday. File Photo by Annie Rice/EPA Feb. 16 (UPI) -- Health officials in the Philadelphia area are warning of a possible measles exposure in Terminal E of the Philadelphia Inte»»»

DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received a phone call from US Secretary of State HE Marco Rubio. During the call, they discussed the close strategic relations between the two countries and ways to support and develop them. »»»

Mexican actor, producer and director Salma Hayek speaks at a press conference at the National Palace in Mexico City on Sunday. President Claudia Sheinbaum announced a series of tax incentives to boost film and television production in the country, with Hayek as a special guest. She had asked Sheinb»»»

Hassan Abdalla, Governor of the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE), affirmed that climate change has evolved from an environmental concern into a core financial issue, underscoring the central bank’s leading role in steering Egypt’s banking sector towards sustainability. “Climate change is no longer an en»»»

Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi on Monday oversaw the swearing-in ceremony of newly appointed governors and deputy governors at the presidential headquarters in Cairo, according to a presidential statement, in a move aimed at strengthening local administration and governance. The ceremony wa»»»

Egypt is implementing six petroleum refinery development projects with total investments exceeding $4bn, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi said. The projects are designed to increase domestic production, boost added value, and reduce the country’s fuel import bill, Badawi sai»»»

Rasha Abdel Aal, Head of the Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA), announced that the number of entrepreneurs and small and micro enterprise owners joining the simplified tax system since its launch in February 2025 has exceeded expectations, particularly during the final quarter of the last year. She said»»»

Tehran: Secretary of the Iranian Supreme National Security Council, Dr. Ali Larijani has affirmed that Iran is ready for what it called a fair negotiation on its nuclear program without compromising its security. Tehran positively considers negotiation, provided that it should be fair and rational »»»

German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt announced that Germany will extend border controls for another six months from March 15, including on the border with Poland. The measures will remain in place at least until mid September and are part of a broader reorganization of Germany’s migration po»»»

Poland’s exports exceeded PLN 1.55 trillion in 2025, but the trade balance remained negative at PLN 26.3 billion, according to the Central Statistical Office. Exports rose 2% year on year, while imports increased 3.9%, meaning Poland bought more goods than it sold abroad. Developed countries accoun»»»

Israeli police said Monday that they would deploy in force around the Al-Aqsa Mosque during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, which begins this week, as Palestinian officials accused Israel of imposing restrictions at the compound. Over the course of the month of fasting and prayer, hundreds of tho»»»

An Austrian man has been charged with terrorism and other offences over a plot to attack a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna in August 2024. Prosecutors said the 21-year-old suspect, identified only as Beran A, was accused of being a member of a terrorist organisation, making explosives and attempting»»»

Doha, Qatar: Organisers of the third Thumama Ramadan Football Tournament have announced that 13 teams will take part in this year's competition. The event kicks off on Friday at Al Furjan Stadium in the Al Thumama and is being held in cooperation with the Qatar Sports for All Federation. It is open»»»

In the context of climate change and severe drought in recent years, which have significantly affected corn crops in Romania, the new program responds to the need for a concrete risk management solution for farmers. Developed based on direct market feedback, the program responds to a concrete need »»»

The National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH) has issued a yellow warning for heavy precipitation across the country for February 17, according to the weather alert map published on the Institute’s website on Monday. An orange warning has been issued for the regions of Blagoevgrad, Paz»»»

Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, has directed that the prize money won by the F3 and NAS teams during the Dubai Games 2026 be donated to charitabl»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received a phone call on Monday from the Secretary of State of the United States of America, HE Marco Rubio. During the call, the two sides reviewed the close strategic relations »»»

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An inmate serving a life sentence has been charged with intentional homicide after fatally shooting a fellow prisoner at Domoko prison in central Greece on Sunday. According to police, the suspect, a Bulgarian national, fired three shots at the victim, who was also serving a life sentence, with two»»»

Authorities on the northeastern Aegean Sea island of Lemnos have arrested a Russian and a Ukrainian man for illegally entering Greece after their yacht ran aground in high winds on the island’s northern coast, officials said Monday. A Coast Guard statement said the Polish-flagged yacht was blown as»»»

Iran said on Monday that the United States' position on Iran's nuclear program "has moved towards a more realistic one", a day ahead of a second round of US-Iranian talks in Geneva. Tehran's foreign minister arrived in Geneva for the new round of indirect negotiations with the US, as the Revolution»»»

The EU sees itself as a team of superheroes with an anti-Russian expansionist agenda, according to its top diplomat, Kaja Kallas. The EU is urging member states to invest hundreds of billions in borrowed funds into bloc-wide rearmament, citing the need to support Ukraine and prepare for a potential»»»

The Munich Security Conference has revealed a widening rift between the US and Europe, as Washington signaled that it will seek to reshape the global order regardless of whether Europe is on board or not, Politico reported on Saturday, citing sources. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told the confere»»»

US military operations in the Caribbean, including the abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, have cost American taxpayers nearly $3 billion and counting, according to Bloomberg. The US Navy has maintained a presence off Venezuela on the pretext of a power transition after President Dona»»»

Members of Britain’s royal family are not above the law, the country’s top prosecutor said on Sunday, as police investigate former Prince Andrew over allegations he leaked information to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Thames Valley Police said last week it was in discussions with the Crown»»»