Tunis, Feb 15 (TAP) - The 39th Ordinary Session of the African Union Summit of Heads of State and Government concluded on Sunday in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.The summit served as a forum for dialogue and consultation among African leaders on several key...»»»

Tunis, Feb 15 (TAP) - In the margins of his participation in the 39th Ordinary Session of the African Union Summit of Heads of State and Government, which concluded on Sunday, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and...»»»

Los Angeles: "Wuthering Heights," Emerald Fennell's steamy adaptation of the classic Emily Bronte novel, charmed moviegoers in North America over the four-day US holiday weekend, raking in $40 million, industry estimates showed Sunday. The film, starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi as the doomed»»»

Kuwait: Amir of the State of Kuwait H.H. Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received H.E. Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Olympic Council of Asia and President of the Qatar Olympic Committee, on the occasion of his official visit to Kuwait. During the meeting, H.H. the Amir »»»

DOHA: Minister of Social Development and Family HE Buthaina bint Ali Al Jabr Al Nuaimi has stressed that empowering Arab women, safeguarding their rights, and enhancing their full participation constitute fundamental pillars for achieving sustainable development and strengthening societal stability»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukrainian forces attempted a large-scale drone attack on Russia's Bryansk Region from early Sunday morning, with 120 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) destroyed, regional Governor Alexander Bogomaz said. "Since early morning, the enemy has attempted a massive attack on the territor»»»

BLD Group has officially launched operations in the Egyptian market, unveiling an investment plan worth EGP 2.5bn aimed at developing and upgrading a portfolio of mixed-use real estate projects across the country. The company’s strategy focuses on integrated developments that combine residential, c»»»

Ahmed Al-Sadiq, Head of Egypt’s Real Estate Taxation Authority (RTA), said that following recent amendments to the Real Estate Tax Law, only around 2 million property units out of an estimated 55 million nationwide will be subject to residential property tax. Al-Sadiq added that annual revenues fro»»»

Greek police announced Sunday the arrest of nine individuals who stole bottles of spirits from the same company’s liquor stores and then resold them. Four are still at large. A 47-year-old foreign national was the ringleader of the gang that had been active at least since early 2023, police said. S»»»

Damascus, Feb. 15 (SANA) – The Syrian Ministry of Finance has signed on Sunday a framework agreement with Saudi digital solutions company Elm, to support the digitization of financial operations and modernize Syria’s financial sector. The agreement was signed by Syrian Finance Minister Mohammed Yis»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday he told US President Donald Trump last week that any US deal with Iran must include the dismantling of Iran's nuclear infrastructure, not just stopping the enrichment process. Speaking at the annual Conference of Presidents of Major American »»»

Syria's defense ministry said on Sunday it had taken over the Al-Shaddadi base in the northeast from US forces, days after assuming control of a facility near the Jordan-Iraq borders. "The forces of the Syrian Arab Army have taken over the Al-Shaddadi military base in the Hasakeh countryside follow»»»

Saudi Arabia’s Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve has reintroduced the Arabian hare (Lepus capensis arabicus) to be the 14th native species returned to the reserve since the ReWild Arabia program began in winter 2022, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Sunday. The reintroduction of this prima»»»

Tunis, Feb 15 (TAP) - The 39th Ordinary Session of the African Union Summit of Heads of State and Government concluded on Sunday in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.The summit served as a forum for dialogue and consultation among African leaders on several key...»»»

Several Greek ports suspended ferry services on Sunday due to severe weather conditions, including strong winds reaching 9 Beaufort across parts of the Aegean. According to the port authorities, ships remain docked at the ports of Piraeus, Rafina, and Lavrio. A new assessment of the weather conditi»»»

Anna Benaki-Psarouda, 91, former Athens Law School Professor, longtime MP and the first woman elected Parliament Speaker, has died, her family announced Sunday. Benaki-Psarouda, an MP with the conservative New Democracy party from 1981-2009, served as Speaker from 2004-2007. She also held several C»»»

Red Sea Global, the developer of regenerative tourism destinations, unveiled on Sunday “Adrena,” a contemporary adventure and leisure zone in Saudi Arabia that sets new benchmarks for excitement and exploration. The zone is scheduled to open to the public on March 1, following an invitation-only so»»»

Doha, Qatar: Regulatory Authority for Charitable Activities launched a forum on innovation, sustainability and achieving social impact, held over two days in partnership with the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies, with the participation of a select group of experts, academics and specialists. The»»»

DOHA: The State of Qatar has condemned the Israeli occupation's decision to convert West Bank lands into so-called 'state property' belonging to the occupation authorities, considering it an extension of its illegal plans to deprive the Palestinian people of their rights. In a statement on Sunday, »»»

The UN refugee agency said Sunday that a large number of residents of a camp housing family members of suspected ISIS group militants have left and the Syrian government plans to relocate those who remain. Gonzalo Vargas Llosa, UNHCR's representative in Syria, said in a statement that the agency “h»»»

Colombo: India routed their bitter rivals Pakistan by 61 runs on Sunday to qualify for the next round of the T20 World Cup in a showdown that had been in doubt until a few days ago. Suryakumar Yadav's side scored 175-7 after being given a flying start by Ishan Kishan's brilliant 77 and then bowled »»»

ALGIERS, Feb 15 (KUNA) -- Concluding the 39th ordinary session of its Assembly on Sunday, the African Union voiced its rejection of forced displacement of Palestinian people from its land toward Egypt and Jordan.In a final communique issued at the end of the session, the conferees warned against th»»»

Ramallah: The number of Palestinian prisoners declared dead whose identities have been confirmed since the start of the Israeli occupation's offensive on the Gaza Strip in 2023 has risen to 88, including 52 detainees from Gaza, following the announcement of the death of Hatem Rayan, an ambulance of»»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar condemned the Israeli occupation's decision to convert West Bank lands into so-called "state property" belonging to the occupation authorities, considering it an extension of its illegal plans to deprive the Palestinian people of their rights. In a statement on Sunda»»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s National Centre for Meteorology has issued its preliminary climate outlook for the holy month of Ramadan 2026, forecasting above-average temperatures and below-normal rainfall in Mecca and Medina. The centre said expected rainfall in both cities would likely be lower than usua»»»

Egypt is prepared to transfer its expertise in establishing specialised industrial zones and green energy projects to member states of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said on Sunday. In a meeting with COMESA Secretary-General Chileshe Kapw»»»

Beko, an international home appliance company, has released Egypt-specific results from its global Smart Living Index (SLI), indicating increasing consumer interest in smart and energy-efficient home appliances amid growing awareness of operating costs and resource management. The Smart Living Inde»»»

Marrakesh: Qatar Chamber recently participated in the 6th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour, held from 11 to 13 February 2026 in Marrakesh, Kingdom of Morocco. The Chamber was represented by Eng. Nasser Ahmed Mohamed Al-Meer, Advisor to the Chairman for Labour Affairs. During the»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Chamber recently hosted a trade delegation from the Republic of Türkiye, led by H E Zeki Ozdemir, Chairman of the Board of the Sivas Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The delegation was received by H E Mohamed bin Twar Al Kuwari, First Vice-Chairman of the Qatar Chamber. Also pre»»»

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Sunday that Washington is pleased with the "trajectory" in Syria, which has launched talks with Kurdish minority groups, despite troubles. "There's been some days that have been very concerning, but we like the trajectory," Rubio said on a brief visit to Br»»»

Ukraine's former energy minister has been detained while attempting to leave the country, after being among officials named in a corruption scandal, authorities have said. German Galushchenko, who was forced out of his government role last year, was arrested on a train leaving Ukraine, one of the c»»»

KUWAIT, Feb 15 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah arrived in Kuwait on Sunday, after heading Kuwait's delegation in the 62nd Munich Security Conference.His Highness was received by First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Youse»»»

GAZA: Gaza health authorities said Sunday that the Rafah Crossing with Egypt is operating under strict limits that endanger thousands of patients needing medical treatment abroad. In a statement, officials said the partial reopening of the crossing on Feb. 2 allows only a small number of travelers,»»»

Cairo: One person has been killed and three others injured after a passenger train collided with a truck in Egypt, authorities said. A statement from the Egyptian National Railways said the incident occurred as a passenger service traveling between Moharram Bek and Marsa Matrouh in the country's no»»»

KUWAIT: Amir of the State of Kuwait His Highness Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received President of the Olympic Council of Asia and President of the Qatar Olympic Committee HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, on the occasion of his official visit to Kuwait. During the meeting, HH the Amir exte»»»

Indonesia's military said Sunday that up to 8,000 troops are expected to be ready by the end of June for a potential deployment to Gaza as part of a humanitarian and peace mission, the first firm commitment to a critical element of US President Donald Trump’s postwar reconstruction plan. The Indone»»»

US President Donald Trump on Sunday urged Hamas to move forward with disarmament under his plan for postwar Gaza, and said members of his so-called "Board of Peace" had pledged $5 billion to the Palestinian territory's reconstruction. "Very importantly, Hamas must uphold its commitment to Full and »»»

Singapore: Singapore held a memorial ceremony on Sunday to commemorate civilians who died during the Japanese occupation in World War II, with about 500 people attending the annual observance in the city center. The event, organised by the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the »»»

Paris: Michel Portal, a French pioneer of European modern jazz and a prolific writer of film music, has died aged 90, his agent said Sunday. A multi-instrumentalist at home with the clarinet, saxophone and the Argentine bandoneon or the Hungarian taragot, Portal died on Thursday, said Marion Piras,»»»

Dubai: Iconic lensman Ramesh Shukla, who was known as the “royal photographer who chronicled the history of the UAE,” and was famous for the Spirit of the Union photo and Founding Father late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan’s image on the Dh50 note, died on Sunday, his family said. The renowned I»»»

Former president Rumen Radev said he will announce the structure, name and program of the political formation with which he will take part in the upcoming early elections no later than March 4. By that date, the coalition will be officially registered with the Central Election Commission, in line w»»»

Israel will begin a contentious land regulation process in a large part of the occupied West Bank, which could result in Israel gaining control over wide swaths of the area for future development, according to a government decision on Sunday. The decision paves the way for the resumption of “settle»»»

Iran’s top diplomat was traveling from Tehran on Sunday to Geneva where the second round of nuclear negotiations with the US will take place, Iranian state media reported. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his delegation left for the Swiss city after the first round of indirect talks took place i»»»

Meeting with Bulgarians in Berlin on Sunday, former president Rumen Radev (2017-2026) said that his team will submit a registration as a coalition with a clear name at the Central Election Commission by March 4 at the latest. The meeting was broadcast live on YouTube. Radev explained that he would »»»

Doha, Qatar: The 18th Qatar Robotics & AI Competition kicked off Sunday in Doha. The contest is organized by the Ministry of Sports and Youth, represented by the Qatar Scientific Club (QSC), in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE), buoyed by support from the Soc»»»

Marseille: Marseille sporting director Medhi Benatia announced on Sunday that he was leaving his role at the crisis-hit French club, just days after the departure of coach Roberto De Zerbi. "I am leaving with the feeling that I have done my utmost on a professional level, but with regret that I hav»»»

Doha: Qatar General Electricity & Water Corporation (KAHRAMAA) has announced the launch of the 3rd phase of its long-term strategy for the period 2026-2030, under the theme "The Leading Practices Phase", marking a strategic update that reflects the Corporation's corporate evolution and readiness fo»»»

Riyadh: The main Saudi stock index closed lower Sunday, down 23.17 points, ending trading at 11,228.64 points, with a trading value of SR 2.9 billion. The volume of traded shares reached 216 million, with 170 companies seeing their share prices rise, while 82 companies saw their share prices declin»»»

We strongly condemn the latest decision of the Israeli government, which aims to impose its authority over the occupied West Bank and expand settlement activities. This step, which seeks to forcibly displace the Palestinian people from their land and accelerate Israel’s unlawful annexation efforts,»»»