Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, received a telephone call from HE Dr. Ayman Safadi, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. During the call, they re»»»

Etihad Rail has announced the appointment of Ibrahim Al Hammadi and Sarah Al Mazrouei as the first Emirati captains for its highly anticipated passenger rail service, scheduled to begin operations later this year. The company confirmed that both captains are fully prepared to lead train operations »»»

The American presidency can often be a struggle between the state’s bureaucratic institutions and the president’s individual vision, as the role-holder seeks to leave their mark on political history. More than a clash of viewpoints, this is a struggle between legal rational authority, grounded in p»»»

The Culinary Arts Commission is highlighting the Kingdom’s rich gastronomic diversity at the seventh edition of the Saudi Cup 2026, held on February 13 and 14 at King Abdulaziz Racecourse in Riyadh, the Saudi Press Agency reported Saturday. Through its Irth café, the commission is offering internat»»»

Doha, Qatar: Victoria Mboko advanced to the second WTA 1000 final of her career and secured her top-10 debut in next week's world rankings with a commanding 6-3, 6-2 victory over Jelena Ostapenko at the Qatar Open on Friday. The 19-year-old, who claimed back-to-back top-10 wins in the previous two »»»

The European Parliament on Friday strongly condemned all acts of violence against civilians in northeast Syria and called upon the government and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) to adhere to the ceasefire, in a step aimed at reducing escalation and enhancing stability in the region. In a new res»»»

KUWAIT, Feb 14 (KUNA) -- The large turnout at Kuwait Sports Day reflects society's growing awareness of the importance of sports and their role in promoting health and quality of life, said Minister of State for Youth and Sports Affairs Dr. Tareq Al-Jalahma.In a press statement following his partic»»»

US President Donald Trump on Friday embraced potential regime change in Iran and declared that "tremendous power" will soon be in the Middle East, as the Pentagon sent a second aircraft carrier to the region. Trump's military moves and tough talk comes even as Washington and Tehran seek to revive d»»»

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has abruptly skipped a meeting on Ukraine on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference “at the last minute,” according to the Financial Times. The Berlin Format gathering on Friday was attended by Kiev’s European backers – including French President Emmanuel »»»

On Feb. 14, 2005, video-sharing website YouTube was founded by former PayPal employees. The company was purchased by Google a year and a half later for $1.65 billion. 1 of 7 | On February 14, 2005, video-sharing website YouTube was founded by former PayPal employees. The company's headquarters are »»»

Addis Ababa: The "extermination" of the Palestinian people must end, the chairman of the African Union Commission Mahmoud Ali Youssouf said on Saturday as he launched the organisation's 39th summit. "In the Middle East, Palestine and the suffering of its people also challenge our consciences. The e»»»

Tunis, February 14 (TAP) – The weather, on Saturday,will be partly cloudy nationwide, according to the National Institute of Meteorology (INM). Clouds are expected to thicken gradually in the afternoon, bringing scattered and occasionally thundery...»»»

Several roads in Dubai Investment Park (DIP) will be temporarily closed on Sunday, February 15, to facilitate the Dubai Investments Green Run. The closures will be in effect from 6.30am to 9am, with residents notified that multiple internal roads within DIP will be inaccessible during the event win»»»

The "extermination" of the Palestinian people must end, the chairman of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, said on Saturday as he launched the organization’s 39th summit in Ethiopia’s capital of Addis Ababa. "In the Middle East, Palestine and the suffering of its people also challe»»»

Seoul: A Buddhist monk has drawn international attention after South Korea won landmark Olympic snowboard medals, capping decades of his support for young athletes in a sport long unpopular at home. Venerable Hosan, head monk of Bongsunsa Temple and himself a rider, launched a youth competition mor»»»

With CBSE exams 2026 starting next week, students across the UAE are entering the final stretch. Hafeed Meera Shahul Hameed, a student of GEMS Our Own Indian School, Dubai, was among last year’s UAE top scorers with 99.6 per cent. He shares practical tips to help students prepare effectively and st»»»

US President Donald Trump plans to scale back some tariffs on steel and aluminum goods, the Financial Times reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter. Officials in the Commerce Department and US trade representative’s office believe the tariffs are hurting consumers by raising pric»»»

Bulgaria saw a record influx of Romanian tourists in 2025, according to the latest figures from the National Statistical Institute. Nearly one million overnight stays in Bulgarian accommodation facilities were registered from Romania, marking an 8.5% increase compared to 2024. This milestone repres»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE’s Ministry of Education has introduced a comprehensive framework regulating the use of generative artificial intelligence in schools, including applications similar to ChatGPT, in a step to protect academic integrity, safeguard students and maintain a disciplined and secure learn»»»

A number of social media users are claiming that late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein is actually still alive and well. Their supposed proof? Some have shared images they claim show Epstein walking in Tel Aviv, while others have claimed that he’s been playing Fortnite. Turns out the images w»»»

KUWAIT, Feb 14 (KUNA) -- The third edition of Kuwait Sports Day kicked off on Saturday on the Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Bridge, attracting around 21,000 participants in a vibrant community sporting event promoting physical activity and healthy living.Minister of State for Youth and Sports Affairs Dr. T»»»

Doha, Qatar: En plein air, a French term that is used in the art world to refer to the act of painting outdoors, is the Urban Sketchers Doha’s primary lifeblood and the core tenet of their manifesto. The inaugural exhibition showcasing the talents of the Urban Sketchers Doha ensemble titled “The Ci»»»

In 2025, Bulgarian wineries produced a total of 66 million litres of wine, according to Krasimir Koev, Executive Director of the Executive Agency on Vine and Wine. Koev made the announcement while attending a traditional vine-pruning ceremony at Plovdiv Agricultural University, held in celebration »»»

The Undersecretary of the Ministry of Industry and Minerals for Public Affairs, Production, and Industrial Zones, Mustafa Ali Al-Samou, received last Thursday (12 February) Hussein Oktem (Hüseyin Öktem), Chairman of Turkish company Al-Sharq Al-Taqni (Partner Teknik), accompanied by Serdar Oktem, th»»»

The National Development Agency (NDA) reported last Thursday (12 February) that it had signed a partnership agreement on the same day in Amsterdam, Netherlands, with Signify Philips. A leader in lighting and lighting technology, including international brand Philips, Signify Philips reports it had »»»

Today, February 14, Bulgarians across the country are raising their glasses to celebrate Trifon Zarezan, the traditional holiday honoring the patron saint of vineyards and wine. Known as the “wine grower’s day,” Trifon Zarezan has been a staple of Bulgarian folklore for centuries, combining agricul»»»

The debate over whether to ban Under-16s from using social media has returned to the fore after Britain’s House of Lords voted in favour of prohibition. The upper house may not be the most social media savvy institution—most of the 800+ Lords are over the age of 70, dozens are over the age of 90, a»»»

KUWAIT, Feb 14 (KUNA) -- The price of Kuwaiti oil barrel went down USD one to reach USD 65.25 per barrel Friday, compared with USD 67.08 pb the day before, according to Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) on Saturday.In international markets, Brent crude oil price went up 23 cents to USD 67.75 pb, w»»»

Dubai: Dubai’s Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department has moved to standardise the value of Ramadan charity coupons across the emirate, in a step aimed at strengthening oversight, improving efficiency and ensuring that assistance reaches those most in need. Click here for Ramadan pray»»»

Dubai: As Ramadan approaches, bringing with it a surge in charitable giving and social solidarity, authorities in UAE are intensifying public awareness campaigns to warn against begging in all its forms, stressing that it is a criminal offence under federal law. Click here for Ramadan prayer timing»»»

In recent days, Kurdish fighters who spent years building vast tunnel networks in the border area between Syria, Iraq, and Türkiye have begun to emerge from their bunkers and leave Syrian territory, as part of a deal struck with the new leaders in Damascus. Many of those leaving quietly and without»»»

French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday told the Munich Security Conference that it is time for Europe to become a geopolitical power that can provide its own security by rearticulating its nuclear deterrent in the face of an aggressive Russia. “Everyone should take their cue from us,” he said. »»»

The food insecurity crisis in Yemen continues to worsen, especially in Houthi controlled areas, despite relative stabilized conditions in regions controlled by the legitimate government, supported by the resumption of Saudi assistance, said a recent report published by the Famine Early Warning Syst»»»

Well-known travel blogger and founder of the Camperghini project, Connor Camperghini, is set to visit Kyrgyzstan in the near future. He plans to embark on an independent journey across the country and showcase it to an international audience through his original content, the Tourism Department repo»»»

In Kyrgyzstan, over three years of the free hepatitis B vaccination program, approximately 192,000 adults completed the full course of three doses. Umutkan Chokmorova, Director of the Center for Control of Blood-borne Viral Hepatitis and HIV, told 24.kg news agency. According to her, more than 312,»»»

The Ministry of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy of Kyrgyzstan places special emphasis on creating inclusive conditions in libraries and cultural institutions across the country. In this regard, the Kasymaly Bayalinov Youth and Children’s Library is gradually addressing the issue of accessibi»»»

(Photo feature by: Shokry bin Mansour) TUNIS, Feb 14 (KUNA) -- In the heart of the historic Medina of Tunis stands Dar Ben Turkia Palace, an Ottoman-era landmark built in the late 18th century that has become a prominent museum and tourist destination.The palace reflects a unique architectural blen»»»

Berlin: Award-winning Indian writer Arundhati Roy said Friday she was withdrawing from the Berlin Film Festival over jury president Wim Wenders's comments that cinema should "stay out of politics" when asked about Gaza. Roy said in a statement sent to AFP that she was "shocked and disgusted" by res»»»

A draft law «On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts on Road Safety» has been submitted for public discussion in Kyrgyzstan. The document proposes requiring citizens of Kyrgyzstan holding national driver’s licenses issued in foreign countries to register them with the authorized vehicle and drive»»»

Kyrgyzstan’s Ministry of Emergency Situations is forecasting an early arrival of spring, with average air temperatures expected to be 1–2 degrees Celsius above the seasonal norm. Deputy Emergency Situations Minister Azamat Mambetov announced at a briefing that spring this year will come earlier tha»»»

Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a telephone call from Shehbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of Pakistan. The two leaders reviewed various avenues for bilateral cooperation and joint action, exploring opportunities to strengthen ties in the economic and d»»»

Deir el-Balah, Palestinian Territories: From a small studio in the central city of Deir el-Balah, Sylvia Hassan's voice echoes across the Gaza Strip, broadcast on one of the Palestinian territory's first radio stations to hit the airwaves after two years of war. Hassan, a radio host on fledgling st»»»

The opening months of 2026 have proven to be a grim era for the Indonesian medical landscape. A controversial mandate issued by Social Affairs Minister Saifullah Yusuf, known as Regulation 3/HUK/2026, has sparked widespread public outcry. »»»

China's foreign minister told his French and German counterparts that Beijing was not to blame for Europe's economic and security problems as he pushed for more cooperation at a summit in Munich, a foreign ministry statement said Saturday. Wang Yi made the comments at a meeting with France's Jean-N»»»

A draft resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan «On Approval of the Rules for the Sanitary Protection of the Territory of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Comprehensive Anti-Epidemic Action Plan for 2026–2030» has been submitted for public discussion. The document establishes unified requir»»»

The feast day of St. Tryphon is celebrated across Bulgaria on Saturday with traditional pruning of the vineyards, free wine and music. Celebrations began as early as Friday. Vine-growers' Day has been marked since 1962 on the day of Tryphon of Campsada, the patron saint of wine, vine-growers, and w»»»

Kazakh figure skater Mikhail Shaidorov delivered a stunning victory in the men’s singles event at the 2026 Winter Olympics, marking Kazakhstan’s first-ever Olympic gold medal in figure skating. Competing at the Games held in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, the 21-year-old athlete emerged as an unexpec»»»

KUWAIT, Feb 14 (KUNA) -- 1961 -- Kuwait Amir Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah signed a decree that regulated the documentation of official minutes. 1987 -- Abdulwahhab Al-Othman a famous skipper, known locally as Nokhetha, passed away at 82. He was named leader of skippers, or sheikh Al-Nowakhtha,»»»

KUWAIT, Feb 14 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent a cable of congratulations to King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain on the 25th anniversary of the endorsement of Bahrain's National Action Charter.In the cable, His Highness the Amir expressed his since»»»

KUWAIT, Feb 14 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah sent a cable of congratulations to King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain on the 25th anniversary of the endorsement of Bahrain's National Action Charter. (pick up previous) aa»»»