Briefing of KUNA main news for Friday until 00:00 GMT
KUWAIT - Some 45 Kuwaiti and Egyptian artists make a shared mural titled "together for the love of Kuwait", drawing an act which embodies the spirit of love, brotherhood and deep-rooted humanitarian and historic bonds. ALGIERS - The heads of state and government partaking in the second Africa-Italy»»»
US delivering priority medical supplies for Venezuela people
WASHINGTON, Feb 13 (KUNA) -- At US President Donald Trumpآ’s direction, he US on Friday airlifted an initial 25 pallets - over 6,000 kilograms - of priority medical supplies to the Venezuelan people.In a press relase, the US Department of State said the move comes as part of the US administrationآ’»»»
UK PM, European leaders affirm Euro-Atlantic partnership, defense coop.
LONDON, Feb 13 (KUNA) -- UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and European leaders affirmed on Friday the need to commit to the Euro-Atlantic partnership and bolstering defense to face threats, including those posed by Russia, a government statement said Friday.A statement by the Prime Ministerآ’s Office»»»
Bahrain, Iran FMs discuss regional, global affairs
MANAMA, Feb 13 (KUNA) -- Bahraini Foreign Minister Abdullatif Al-Zayani and his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi tackled the latest regional and international developments over the phone on Friday.During the phone conversation, both sides also discussed efforts exerted to maintain regional securi»»»
Kuwait embassies in Canada, Brazil, Uzbekistan mark nat'l festivals
KUWAIT, Feb 13 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's embassies in Canada, Brazil and Uzbekistan held receptions on Friday marking the 65th National Day and the 35th anniversary of the Liberation Day, which were attended by senior officials and international diplomats.In Canada, several senior officials, accredited di»»»
Pentagon used Claude AI to kidnap Maduro – media
The US military actively used Anthropic’s Claude AI model during the operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro last month, according to reports from Axios and the Wall Street Journal – revealing that the company’s technology played a direct role in the overseas raid. Claude was utili»»»
Navalny killed by Russia with frog poison, UK government says - UPI.com
Alexei Navalny (C), pictured speaking during an unauthorized rally against the re-election of President Vladimir Putin in Moscow in 2018, was poisoned by the Russian government with a lethal toxin found in South American frogs, five European nations on Saturday said that laboratory test findings sh»»»
TEC launches project on turning Kuwait Towers Graden into cultural destination
KUWAIT, Feb 14 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's Touristic Enterprises Company (TEC) declared on Saturday the launch of a project aiming to transform Kuwait Towers Garden into a destination bringing together art, culture and history.In a news conference, the company said that the project, which will continue unti»»»
Israeli glider detonates a house in the outskirts of Mais Al-Jabal town, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Second US carrier heads to Middle East
US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are set to hold talks with Iran in Geneva on Tuesday, as Donald Trump told reporters on Friday that regime change would be the best possible outcome for the country, remarks that come as a second US aircraft carrier is redeployed toward the Middle East from»»»
Hezbollah’s Chief Lawmaker Receives Lebanese President Advisor: Discussion Tackle Latest Developments
In the context of the periodic meetings agreed upon by the two sides, the head of the Loyalty to the Resistance bloc, MP Mohammad Raad, received Saturday the First Advisor to His Excellency the President of the Republic, Brigadier General Andre Rahal. The two men discussed and exchanged views on th»»»
EU FMs meet on sideline of Munich Security Conf.
PARIS, Feb 14 (KUNA) -- Foreign Ministers of France, Canada, Italy, Japan, Germany, the United Kingdom and the United States, and the High Representative of the European Union, met on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference for the first time under the 2026 French G7 Presidency.The French f»»»
Investigators find unknown DNA on Nancy Guthrie's property, impound SUV - UPI.com
The Pima County Sheriff's Department confirmed that DNA from someone who is not close to Nancy Guthrie was found on her property. Photo by FBI/UPI | License Photo Feb. 14 (UPI) -- Investigators announced finding DNA evidence on the property of Nancy Guthrie's Tucson home that does not belong to her»»»
UAE, Egypt FMs discuss ties, regional happenings
ABU DHABI, Feb 14 (KUNA) -- UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed and Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty discussed fraternal cooperative relations and ways to enhance them for mutual interests over the phone on Saturday.During the phone conversati»»»
Paris police shoot knife attacker
France’s counterterrorism authorities have launched a new investigation after a knife-wielding assailant was shot dead by police Friday evening near the Arc de Triomphe. The attacker reportedly attempted to assault gendarmes who were preparing for the relighting of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. »»»
'All records broken' as Storm Nils leaves swaths of southwest France under water
France's flood alert agency has been working round the clock over the past month amid relentless rain and a series of winter storms, the agency's chief said Saturday, as large swaths of the southwest remained under water following the passage of Storm Nils. The flood alert system in France has been»»»
Victoires de la Musique 2026: Cardin named best female artist, women dominate nominations
Just outside Paris, France’s top musical talents were honored at the 41st edition of the Victoires de la Musique awards, with Morgan Ayre providing a full roundup of the event.»»»
Powerful storm hits France and Spain
A powerful storm has hit France and Spain, causing three fatalities in weather-related incidents and leaving hundreds of thousands of homes without electricity. Gabrielle Nadler has more.»»»
23-year-old student attacked by antifascist militants, now in coma
A 23-year-old man is in a coma and fighting for his life after taking part in a protest with the far-right collective Nemesis on Thursday in the French city of Lyon, with other activists present claiming they have identified his attackers as members of an antifascist collective linked to the radica»»»
Kuwait Gov. touts Ahmadi Sports Day as proof of societal coherence
By Salman Al-Mutairi KUWAIT, Feb 14 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's Al-Ahmadi Governor Sheikh Humoud Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah commended Saturday Ahmadi Sports Day 2026 as a milestone in the governorate's sports and societal action, and proof of promotion of health and coherence.Sheikh Humoud made the remarks to »»»
Kuwait MoI to carry out live ammunition drill Sun.
KUWAIT, Feb 14 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's Ministry of Interior (MoI) announced on Saturday that a live ammunition drill at the naval sites 'BRAVO' would be implemented from Sunday until Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. noon.In a news statement, the ministry said that the exercise would be conducted in»»»
Kuwait, Japan beef up culinary ties
Photo feature by Arwa Al-Otaibi KUWAIT, Feb 14 (KUNA) -- In a move reflecting the depth of trade and culinary ties, the Embassy of Japan in Kuwait organized a Wagyu (Japanese beef) Promotion Seminar at SAKURA Restaurant in Crowne Plaza Hotel.The event follows the signing of an agreement allowing th»»»
Tunisia reaffirms commitment to African peace, security and institutional reform at AU Summit
Tunis, Feb. 14 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad, Mohamed Ali Nafti, led, on the instructions of President Kais Saied, the Tunisian delegation participating in the 39th Ordinary Session of the African Union Summit...»»»
Rubio Meets with Shaibani, Abdi in Munich to Consolidate Damascus-SDF Ties
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani and Commander-in-Chief of Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) Mazloum Abdi at the Munich Security Conference, the State Department announced on Saturday. Rubio “emphasized the importance of implementing the permanent ce»»»
FM meets Palestinian Prime Minister and African officials in Ethiopia
Tunis, Feb 14 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti held a meeting with Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa on the sidelines of his participation in the 39th African Union Summit of Heads of...»»»
Amir attends closing ceremony of HH the Amir Sword Equestrian Festival
Doha: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani graciously patronized the closing ceremony of HH the Amir Sword Equestrian Festival on the Al Rayyan turf track at the Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club on Saturday. Attending the closing ceremony were HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Khalifa Al-Thani, HH Shei»»»
Annual March Held in Sofia in Memory of General Lukov
A march in memory of General Hristo Lukov (1888-1943) took place in Sofia on Saturday evening. The march covered a short route to the house where Gen. Lukov lived, on which a commemorative plaque is mounted. There was heightened police presence, and traffic on part of the nearby boulevard was brief»»»
Guehi scores first Man City goal to kill off Salford, Burnley stunned in FA Cup
London: Marc Guehi scored his first goal for Manchester City to seal a 2-0 win over minnows Salford in the FA Cup fourth round, while Burnley suffered an embarrassing exit against Mansfield on Saturday. Pep Guardiola's side took an early lead through Alfie Dorrington's own goal, but they made hard »»»
5.3-magnitude quake hits SE of Pondaguitan, Philippines -- USGS
Beijing: An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.3 jolted 128 km SE of Pondaguitan, Philippines at 1723 GMT on Saturday, the US Geological Survey said. The epicenter, with a depth of 74.5 km, was initially determined to be at 5.62 degrees north latitude and 127.07 degrees east longitude.»»»
Muchova beats Mboko in Qatar final to end title drought
Doha, Qatar: Karolina Muchova captured her first WTA 1000 crown and her first title since 2019 with an impressive 6-4, 7-5 victory over Canadian teen sensation Victoria Mboko in the Qatar Open final on Saturday. After battling back from a set and a break down in the semi-finals against Maria Sakkar»»»
Amir to patronise 19th Qatar Education Excellence Award tomorrow
Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani will patronise the 19th Qatar Education Excellence Award ceremony on Sunday morning at the Sheraton Doha Hotel.»»»
Cambodia records 1st human case of bird flu in 2026
Phnom Penh: A 30-year-old man from southwest Cambodia's Kampot province had been confirmed positive for H5N1 human avian influenza, becoming the first case of this year, the Ministry of Health said in a statement on Saturday. "The man had the symptoms of fever, cough and abdominal pain," the statem»»»
OCA Chief arrives in Kuwait
KUWAIT, Feb 14 (KUNA) -- President of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) and head of the Qatar Olympic Committee Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani and his accompanying delegation arrived in Kuwait on Saturday.Upon arrival, Sheikh Joaan was received by Minister of State for Youth and Sports Affairs Tar»»»
Safety first: Dubai air taxi expansion to follow strict benchmarks
Dubai: The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has said the planned expansion of Dubai’s air taxi service will depend on strict operational benchmarks, including safety, reliability and customer satisfaction, as the city prepares to launch commercial flights before the end of 2026. Under a phased r»»»
Live: Russians suffering 'crazy losses' in Ukraine, NATO chief Rutte tells Munich conference
Russia is suffering "crazy losses" in Ukraine, tallying around 65,000 soldiers over the last two months, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Saturday at the Munich Security Conference. He also said NATO's alliance was, for now, strong enough to deter Russia from attacking it. Follow ou»»»
Russia fatally 'poisoned' Putin critic Navalny with rare toxin, European states say
Five European countries accused Russia of "poisoning" opposition leader Alexei Navalny using a rare toxin found in South American dart frogs, according to a joint statement issued Saturday. A leading critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin, Navalny died in an Arctic penal colony in February»»»
China President announces the elimination of tariffs on imports from all African countries except Eswatini, which has ties with Taiwan - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Kane brace helps Bayern widen gap atop Bundesliga
Bremen: Harry Kane scored twice in the first half as Bayern Munich cruised to a 3-0 win at Werder Bremen on Saturday, restoring their six-point lead atop the Bundesliga table. Borussia Dortmund's 4-0 win over Mainz on Friday drew them within three points of the league leaders but Bayern responded. »»»
Switzerland Says Oman to Host US-Iran Talks in Geneva Next Week - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Egypt reaffirms commitment to African stability at AU summit: FM Abdelatty
Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty underscored Cairo’s commitment to advancing peace and stability across the continent as he presented the annual report of the African Union Peace and Security Council during the African Union summit in Addis Ababa. Addressing African leaders gathered to discu»»»
How the Super Bowl turned into an all-American identity crisis
There weren’t just two football teams going head-to-head during Super Bowl LX. There were two distinct cultural movements clashing at a time of great upheaval in the United States. At a time when American cities are teeming with ICE agents searching for illegal migrants from South America to round »»»
Kuwait FM meets Italian counterpart on MSC sidelines
MUNICH, Feb 14 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah met with Italian deputy premier and counterpart Antonio Tajani on the sidelines of the 62nd Munich Security Conference (MSC) in Germany.A ministry statement on Saturday said the meeting reviewed bila»»»
Kuwait FM meets Sudanese counterpart on MSC sidelines
MUNICH, Feb 14 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah met with Sudanese counterpart Mohieldin Salem on the sidelines of the 62nd Munich Security Conference (MSC) in Germany.A ministry statement on Saturday said the meeting reviewed bilateral ties and wa»»»
Strong winds forecast for Saturday evening over multiple regions, gusts up to 100 km/h (INM)
Tunis, Feb 14 (TAP) - Violent winds will blow over several regions of the country on Saturday night, with gusts potentially reaching 100 kilometres per hour temporarily, accompanied locally by sand phenomena, the National Institute of Meteorology...»»»
Kuwait FM meets Bahraini counterpart on MSC sidelines
MUNICH, Feb 14 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah met with Bahraini counterpart Abdulatif Al-Zayani on the sidelines of the 62nd Munich Security Conference (MSC) in Munich, Germany.A ministry statement said the meeting reviewed bilateral ties and wa»»»
Philippine passport surges in global rankings, unlocks broader visa-free travel for Filipinos
Manila: The Philippine passport has improved its ranks to 66th, as per the the latest global mobility assessment. The slot is two notches higher than in January 2026, reflecting steady improvements in international travel access for Filipino citizens. Also In This Package Philippines, UAE seal $15-»»»
Sharjah Police announce road closures for marathon at Light Festival
Sharjah: Sharjah Police have announced temporary road closures in the University City area on Saturday, February 14, from 7pm to 10pm, to facilitate a marathon held as part of the Sharjah Light Festival. According to an advisory issued on Sharjah Police official social media channels, all entry and»»»
Suryakumar says India v Pakistan 'not just another game'
Colombo: India captain Suryakumar Yadav admitted Saturday that no matter how much his team tried to prepare for Sunday's T20 World Cup clash against Pakistan as "just another game", it would be much more than that. "It's a big platform, obviously," Suryakumar told reporters in Colombo, venue for Su»»»
WHO-certified Egyptian drug expertise to lead Africa’s “strategic” shift in medicine production
Local manufacturing of health products is no longer a developmental option but a “strategic necessity” to ensure African health sovereignty and security, Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation said on Saturday. Speaking at a presidential roundtable on health manufacturing»»»
Market awaits impact of 1% rate cut on savings, loans, and government debt
The Egyptian market is awaiting banks’ return to work on Sunday to assess how lenders will adjust interest rates on savings products and loan facilities following the decision by the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) to cut key rates by 1%. Last Thursday, the CBE’s Monetary Policy Committee reduced its b»»»