Dubai: Dusty conditions, rising temperatures and a chance of rainfall in northern areas forecast across the UAE today, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Also Read: When will UAE winter officially come to an end?In its daily bulletin, the NCM said weather would be dusty during t»»»

Hundreds of Canadian business leaders visited Mexico on Monday, aiming to deepen commercial ties despite the recent kidnapping and killing of several employees of a Canadian mining firm. About 400 Canadian industry representatives -- billed as one of the largest-ever Canadian delegations to visit M»»»

Dubai: Omani citizens have been granted visa-free entry to Azerbaijan for one year starting February 15, 2026, Oman’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. Under the temporary exemption, which runs until February 15, 2027, Omani nationals may enter Azerbaijan without obtaining a prior visa and stay for»»»

A scandal at the Winter Olympics has left the Canadian curling teams on the defensive and Canadians reeling over the crack in their country's polite persona. Over the weekend, Canadian curler Marc Kennedy had an expletive-filled outburst after Sweden accused him of cheating during a match, and late»»»

1 of 3 | The Pima County Sheriff's Department on Monday said that Nancy Guthrie's family and their spouses have been cleared of being involved in her disappearance despite media reports to the contrary. Photo courtesy Pima County Sheriff's Department Feb. 16 (UPI) -- Nancy Guthrie's family has been»»»

Tunis, Feb. 17 (TAP) - President Kais Saied met on Monday with Prime Minister Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri at Carthage Palace.According to a Presidency statement, the meeting reviewed the country’s general situation, with particular focus on the...»»»

As the CBSE Class 10 and 12 Board exams begin today, the Board has “strongly” urged students, parents, and all stakeholders not to be misled by rumours of question paper leaks. More than 4.6 million students from India and abroad, including the UAE, are set to appear in the exams. “As observed in t»»»

The world is now burdened by major and complex conflicts across multiple crises and regions. The fundamental question is no longer when a “Third World War” might occur, but rather which of the ongoing international crises could ignite it. Amid all this, the threat of nuclear weapons periodically re»»»

Washington DC: United States President Donald Trump on Monday (local time) urged Iran to be "reasonable" in the next round of talks over the nuclear deal, reminding Tehran of the June 2025 B-2 bomber attack. Speaking to reporters, Donald Trump said that he will "indirectly" be involved in the talks»»»

Lebanon's government said Monday that the army would need at least four months to implement the second phase of the military's plan to disarm militant group Hezbollah in the country's south. Lebanon's government last year committed to disarming Hezbollah, which was badly weakened in a recent war wi»»»

Maxim doesn't mind discussing his sperm. In fact, he wishes more in Ukraine's military would talk about their fertility – or at least think about it. "Our men are dying. The Ukrainian gene pool is dying. This is about the survival of our nation," the soldier tells me, speaking by phone from a posit»»»

The shooting stemmed from a family dispute, police said. Three people were killed and three injured in a shooting at a high school hockey game in Rhode Island that police said stemmed from a family dispute. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Feb. 16 (UPI) -- Three people were killed and three»»»

Dubai: Afghanistan’s passport remains the weakest in the world, according to the February 2026 Henley Passport Index, underscoring the severe travel restrictions faced by Afghan citizens. Ranked 101st, Afghanistan continues to sit at the bottom of the global mobility table, with passport holders ab»»»

Dubai: Winter in the UAE will officially come to an end on March 20, when the spring equinox marks the astronomical start of the new season, although many residents may already feel the shift in temperatures weeks earlier. The distinction between global scientific definitions and regional seasonal »»»

NEW YORK: Frederick Wiseman, the celebrated director of Titicut Follies and dozens of other documentaries whose in-depth, unadorned movies comprised a unique and revelatory history of American institutions, died Monday at age 96. The death was announced in a joint statement from his family and from»»»

NEW YORK: Frederick Wiseman, the celebrated director of Titicut Follies and dozens of other documentaries whose in-depth, unadorned movies comprised a unique and revelatory history of American institutions, died Monday at age 96. The death was announced in a joint statement from his family and from»»»

Washington DC: Two persons were killed, and three others were injured in a shooting at a hockey arena in Rhode Island, United States, US media reported. One of the victims in the incident was a young girl. Fox News reported that a man kiIIed his wife and shot at least two of his children at a hocke»»»

US President Donald Trump is directing federal agencies to help manage a sewage spill that has led to millions of gallons of wastewater flowing into the Potomac River, which runs through the nation's capital. In a social media post on Monday, Trump ordered federal authorities to "immediately provid»»»

New Delhi: US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor and US-INDOPACOM Commander, Admiral Samuel J Paparo, visited HQ Western Command and held substantive discussions with Lt Gen Manoj Kumar Katiyar, Army Commander, Western Command, on strategic security dynamics along India's Western Front. Also Read: Ind»»»

Robert Duvall was a distinguished and prolific screen actor who lent a brooding intensity and grizzled authority to seven decades of American film-making. Nominated for Academy Awards on seven occasions, he won best actor for his role as a troubled country singer in 1983's Tender Mercies. His many »»»

Thirty-four Australian relatives of suspected Daesh (Islamic State) militants had to return to Syria's Roj detention camp due to coordination issues with Damascus after Kurdish authorities released them on Monday, a Kurdish official told AFP. Camp director Hakmieh Ibrahim had earlier said the women»»»

Hillary Clinton has accused President Donald Trump's administration of a "cover-up" over its handling of files related to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. "Get the files out. They are slow-walking it," the former US secretary of state told the BBC in Berlin, where she attended the annual Worl»»»

Manila: The Philippine government has intensified its pursuit of fugitive businessman Charlie "Atong" Ang, principal accused in the high-profile disappearance of at least 34 "sabungeros" (cockfighting enthusiasts) linked to alleged game-fixing in illegal e-sabong operations. Ang, 68, (full name: Ch»»»

Australian resources giant BHP reported Tuesday a jump in half-year net profit boosted by demand for copper to meet the world's need for electrical power. BHP says it is the world's largest copper producer after raising output by about 30 percent in the past four years, including from its vast Esco»»»

In a striking display of military might, approximately one-third of the US Navy's actively deployed fleet is now assembled in the Middle East, primed for potential operations against Iran, as per defence analysts. The flotilla includes two aircraft carrier strike groups, 15 destroyers, and an unkno»»»

1 of 2 | Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. plans to take action on a petition calling for increased regulations on ultra-processed foods. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo Feb. 16 (UPI) -- Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. plans to take acti»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Calendar has announced its preparations to welcome the Holy Month of Ramadan 2026, unveiling a nationwide programme of events and activities spanning heritage, culture, sports and family entertainment. The calendar has been developed to reflect the spiritual characte»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA), represented by the National Cyber Security Academy, has announced the updated version of the National Cybersecurity Training Programme and the 2026 Training Agenda, as one of the strategic national initiatives aimed at strengtheni»»»

A round of political consultations was held in Doha on Monday between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Qatar and Uzbekistan. The Qatari side was chaired by Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi, while the Uzbek side chaired by First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affa»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation’s Lawh Wa Qalam: M.F. Husain Museum invites children, families and schools to experience art beyond observation through guided school tours, hands-on workshops and immersive learning activities. A new addition to Qatar’s cultural landscape, Lawh Wa Qalam: »»»

QNA Doha 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) at the Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) on Monday. During the visit, the prime minist»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) and Qatar Charity (QC), this week celebrated the official opening of the Fourth Assalam School, marking another milestone under the ‘Together’ project. The Fo»»»

Tribune News Network Oxford (United Kingdom) Qatar Foundation’s BilAraby participated in panel discussions held on the sidelines of the 2nd UK Universities Arabic Debating Championship, hosted by the University of Oxford from February 7 to 9. The event was organised by QatarDebate Center, founded b»»»

Hanane Djoua Doha As the holy month of Ramadan approaches, Qatar Foundation hosted a special session of the Education City Lecture Series: Internal Conversations, welcoming renowned Islamic scholar Dr Omar Suleiman to speak on the deeper meaning of fasting. In an exclusive interview with Qatar Trib»»»

Ashraf Siddiqui Doha The Charge d’Affaires of the State of the Embassy of Kuwait to Qatar, Mohammed Fahd Al Zoubi, has paid tribute to the enduring fraternal bonds that unite Kuwait and Qatar. He was addressing a gala reception hosted by him at Hotel Grand Sheraton Doha marking the 64th anniversary»»»

Ashraf Siddiqui Doha Ambassador of Kosovo to Qatar HE Fuad Morina expressed pride and deep reflection as Kosovo commemorated two meaningful milestones: the 18th anniversary of its independence and the 15th anniversary of diplomatic relations with Qatar. He described these anniversaries as closely c»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Under the leadership of Chapter President Abdul Zameer Sab, Engineers Australia Qatar Chapter hosted its 10th Annual Gala Dinner on February 9, at the Al Majlis Ballroom, Sheraton Doha. The milestone event brought together approximately 200 distinguished guests, including »»»

Tribune News Network Doha With the support of benevolent donors in Qatar, Qatar Charity succeeded in providing more than 113 million litres of safe drinking water to thousands of displaced and drought affected families on the outskirts of the Somali capital Mogadishu and in the camps of Baidoa. Thi»»»

Tribune News Network Riyadh The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) participated in the Health-Promoting Shopping Mall Project, one of the joint Gulf initiatives overseen by the General Secretariat of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) in coordination with the Gulf Health Council. A team from the MoPH»»»

He noted that the efforts align with the country’s urban and economic development plans.He said Ashghal is currently implementing a diverse package of 20 projects with a total value exceeding QR11.5 billion. He further explained that in the first quarter of 2026, 12 new projects were awarded at a v»»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Municipality (MoM) has 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»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity (QC) has launched its Ramadan Campaign for 1447 AH (2026) under the slogan ‘Good Starts With You’, aiming to benefit 3.85 million people through various projects across 43 countries, while supporting development initiatives reaching 22 million beneficiaries t»»»

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, the PM toured the pavilions, w»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has announced the opening of advanced Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory (Cath Lab) services at its Aisha Bint Hamad Al Attiyah Hospital (AAH), marking a significant expansion for specialised cardiovascular care across Qatar. The new Cath La»»»

QNA Doha The Shura Council on Monday held its regular weekly session in Tamim bin Hamad Hall at the Council’s headquarters, chaired by HE Speaker Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim. At the outset of the session, the Speaker extended greetings to His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on t»»»

British police have asked the government to refuse to release questions sent by Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s office to the disgraced former UK ambassador to the US, Peter Mandelson, regarding his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, Politico reported on Monday, citing sources.»»»

A coalition of civil rights organizations filed the lawsuit against the Trump administration in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia on Sunday, seeking to prevent it from misusing voter information seized from the Fulton County, Ga., elections office last month. Photo by Bon»»»

Ryan Routh is arrested by law enforcement officers with the Martin County Sheriff's Office for the attempted assassination of then-former president Donald Trump on Sept. 15, 2024. Routh filed a notice Friday that he intends to appeal his conviction and life sentence. Photo via Martin County Sheriff»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Minister of Municipality, HE Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah has honoured the partners, sponsors, and organising committee of the 13th Qatar International Agricultural Exhibition (AgriteQ 2026) during a ceremony held in the presence of several Ministry of Municipality of»»»

Tunis, Feb. 16 (TAP) - Minister of Religious Affairs Ahmed Bouhali said Monday his department has scheduled nearly 100,000 diverse religious activities during Ramadan, including the intensification of religious lessons between prayers to preserve...»»»