Ex-OSU board member Les Wexner to testify in federal sex abuse lawsuit - UPI.com
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»»»
US energy chief visits Venezuela to cement post-Maduro oil partnership
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 considering restarting use of dollar as part of Trump-Putin business package
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 launches Latam-GPT in push for regional AI sovereignty
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 mulling options to aid Cuba amid fuel crisis
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 »»»
Argentine Senate backs Milei labour overhaul amid protests and political rift
Argentina’s Senate approved President Javier Milei’s labour reform bill in the early hours of February 12 after a lengthy debate marked by last-minute amendments, political bargaining and clashes between protesters and police outside Congress. »»»
US energy chief visits Venezuela to cement post-Maduro oil partnership
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. »»»
Argentine Senate backs Milei labour overhaul amid protests and political rift
Argentina’s Senate approved President Javier Milei’s labour reform bill in the early hours of February 12 after a lengthy debate marked by last-minute amendments, political bargaining and clashes between protesters and police outside Congress. »»»
Chile launches Latam-GPT in push for regional AI sovereignty
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. »»»
US energy chief visits Venezuela to cement post-Maduro oil partnership
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 mulling options to aid Cuba amid fuel crisis
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 »»»
Venezuela opposition rally calls on post-Maduro govt to grant full freedoms
Thousands of people on Thursday joined a Caracas opposition rally calling on the country’s interim government to release all political prisoners and grant Venezuelans full freedoms. The demonstration came as lawmakers were set to debate a landmark amnesty bill granting clemency to people jailed for»»»
Imad Mughnieh: The Name that Panicked Enemies - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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»»»
Israeli drone attack on a car in Al-Tiri town, South Lebanon, left one martyr and 2 injuries: Al-Manar reporter - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli drone attack on a car in Al-Tiri town, South Lebanon, left one martyr and 2 injuries: Al-Manar reporter 12-02-2026 23:10 PM Latest »»»
Murder rates in Arab communities of Israel soar
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»»»
Senate panel questions ICE's methods in Minneapolis - UPI.com
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 becoming cheaper than rent in several
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»»»
Lawmakers call out Justice Department for tracking their Epstein file searches - UPI.com
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»»»
FTC warns Apple over alleged lack of conservative news
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 accuses Italy and Germany of ‘undermining EU solidarity’ – media
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»»»
‘Annul’ €10 billion for Hungary – top EU court official
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»»»
32-km Bataan-Cavite bridge delayed due to 'national security concerns'
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»»»
MoM, Kinshasa Municipality in deal to boost cooperation
QNA Doha Qatar and Congo on Thursday signed a twinning agreement between the Ministry of Municipality and the Kinshasa Municipality aimed at enhancing bilateral cooperation and exchanging expertise in municipal and developmental fields, on the sidelines of the Qatar International Agricultural Exhib»»»
Elegancia bags MEP, ELV works of Damascus Int’l Airport project
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»»»
Aston University launches MSc DigitalMedia and Communication with AJMI
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»»»
QBG concludes Our Organic Farming Future season with Market Day
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»»»
MCIT supports SMEs in digital transformation, AI
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»»»
AmCham Qatar, German Business Group host reception for Web Summit Qatar participants
Ashraf Siddiqui The American Chamber of Commerce in Qatar (AmCham Qatar), in collaboration with the German Business Group Qatar, hosted a joint meeting and reception at Sanad Restaurant in Msheireb District to welcome German participants attending Web Summit Qatar. The event brought together dignit»»»
3-2-1 QOSM and WISH sign pact for collaboration
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. »»»
Austria, Qatar strengthen business ties at Austrian Business Circle reception
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»»»
Israeli drone targets a car in Al-Tiri town, South Lebanon, with three missiles: Al-Manar reporter - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli drone targets a car in Al-Tiri town, South Lebanon, with three missiles: Al-Manar reporter 12-02-2026 22:48 PM Latest News Urgent N»»»
Pima County sheriff seeks videos from Nancy Guthrie's neighbors - UPI.com
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) »»»
Existing home sales dropped 8.4% in January, realtor report says - UPI.com
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,»»»
From rivalry to recognition: The OTS's evolving approach to Tajikistan
The Organisation of Turkic States (OTS) has evolved its approach toward Tajikistan, shifting from explicit support for neighbour Kyrgyzstan during border conflicts to more inclusive language. Early OTS statements emphasised brotherly solidarity with Kyrgyzstan while implicitly attributing»»»
From rivalry to recognition: The OTS's evolving approach to Tajikistan
The Organisation of Turkic States (OTS) has evolved its approach toward Tajikistan, shifting from explicit support for neighbour Kyrgyzstan during border conflicts to more inclusive language. Early OTS statements emphasised brotherly solidarity with Kyrgyzstan while implicitly attributing»»»
From rivalry to recognition: The OTS's evolving approach to Tajikistan
The Organisation of Turkic States (OTS) has evolved its approach toward Tajikistan, shifting from explicit support for neighbour Kyrgyzstan during border conflicts to more inclusive language. Early OTS statements emphasised brotherly solidarity with Kyrgyzstan while implicitly attributing»»»
From rivalry to recognition: The OTS's evolving approach to Tajikistan
The Organisation of Turkic States (OTS) has evolved its approach toward Tajikistan, shifting from explicit support for neighbour Kyrgyzstan during border conflicts to more inclusive language. Early OTS statements emphasised brotherly solidarity with Kyrgyzstan while implicitly attributing»»»
From rivalry to recognition: The OTS's evolving approach to Tajikistan
The Organisation of Turkic States (OTS) has evolved its approach toward Tajikistan, shifting from explicit support for neighbour Kyrgyzstan during border conflicts to more inclusive language. Early OTS statements emphasised brotherly solidarity with Kyrgyzstan while implicitly attributing»»»
From rivalry to recognition: The OTS's evolving approach to Tajikistan
The Organisation of Turkic States (OTS) has evolved its approach toward Tajikistan, shifting from explicit support for neighbour Kyrgyzstan during border conflicts to more inclusive language. Early OTS statements emphasised brotherly solidarity with Kyrgyzstan while implicitly attributing»»»
From rivalry to recognition: The OTS's evolving approach to Tajikistan
The Organisation of Turkic States (OTS) has evolved its approach toward Tajikistan, shifting from explicit support for neighbour Kyrgyzstan during border conflicts to more inclusive language. Early OTS statements emphasised brotherly solidarity with Kyrgyzstan while implicitly attributing»»»
Manila's next hottest property: It's not Bonifacio Global City (BGC) or Makati
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»»»
QC hosts Tanzanian delegation to strengthen trade ties
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»»»
Dubawi Spectre and Mared Al Jasra star on second day
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»»»
Sheikha Alya assures UN officials of Qatar’s continued support
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 »»»
ZKB Constructions expands footprint into Qatar under Zahir’s leadership
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»»»
Sohni Dharti Forum represents Pakistan at Al Khor Carnival 2026
In a vibrant display of national pride and cultural heritage, the Sohni Dharti Forum, under the dynamic leadership of Chairman Rana Anwar Ali, represented Pakistan at the prestigious Al Khor Carnival 2026. This annual event, a highlight of the community calendar, brought together more than 80 natio»»»
Ashghal president visits Qatar University College of Medicine, College of Health Sciences projects
Tribune News Network Doha Public Works Authority ‘Ashghal’ President Eng. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Meer and Qatar University President Dr. Omar Mohamed Al-Ansari made a field visit to inspect the progresson the College of Medicine and College of Health Sciences buildings. They were accompanied by »»»
MoEHE official pays visit to Juthoor Early Education Centre
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»»»
Ethiopian envoy commends diaspora’s role in strengthening ties with Qatar
Ashraf Siddiqui Doha Ambassador of Ethiopia to the State of Qatar, HE Feisel Allyi Abrahim, has praised the Ethiopian diaspora for serving as true representatives of their homeland abroad—safeguarding national interests, promoting Ethiopia’s rich heritage, and upholding its sovereignty. He made the»»»
MoJ participates in regional judicial dialogue at Riyadh Int’l Dispute Resolution Week
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 »»»