Israel advances West Bank land registration for first time since 1967 - UPI.com
1 of 3 | Billboards advertise new houses for sale in the Shilo settlement, in the West Bank on Feb. 9. The Israeli Security Cabinet approved measures to expand Israel's control of the West Bank by removing land sale restrictions, increasing enforcement in Areas A and B and renewing state-led land a»»»
UAE and Bahrain launch ‘single travel point’ to slash airport queues
Abu Dhabi: The UAE and Bahrain have launched a pilot phase of a new “single travel point” initiative designed to streamline air travel between the two countries, in a move that reflects growing regional integration in aviation, security and digital infrastructure. The project, announced on Monday, »»»
Minister of Environment and Climate Change meets Iraqi Ambassador
Doha, Qatar: The Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie, met with the Ambassador of the Republic of Iraq to the State of Qatar, HE Mohammed Jaafar Al Sadr. During the meeting, they discussed ways to enhance cooperation between the two countries, p»»»
German President Urges Lebanon to Keep up Disarmament of Hezbollah
Visiting German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Monday urged Beirut to keep disarming militant group Hezbollah, saying it would help ensure the withdrawal of Israel's army from Lebanese territory. Israel has kept up regular strikes and maintained troops in five south Lebanon areas despite a No»»»
Drone Attack on Sudan Market Kills 28, Says Rights Group
A drone attack on a crowded market in central Sudan killed 28 people, a rights group reported Monday, as the army and its RSF rivals traded aerial strikes in their battle for territory. The attack occurred in a RSF-controlled area in the far north of Sudan's Kordofan region, currently the fiercest »»»
Sheikh Qassem: Why does not the Lebanese government convene periodically to discuss the national defense instead of making concessions? - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sheikh Qassem: Why does not the Lebanese government convene periodically to discuss the national defense instead of making concessions? 16-»»»
Lebanese President Aoun Holds Talks with German Counterpart Steinmeier at Baabda Palace
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun received German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier at Baabda Palace on Monday, reaffirming the historic ties between Beirut and Berlin and underscoring the value of Germany’s experience in reconstruction, development, and national sovereignty. During talks with Steinme»»»
SelectUSA Tech Pitch Competition showcases Egyptian innovation
The U.S. Embassy Cairo partnered with the American University in Cairo’s Venture Lab at the Onsi Sawiris School of Business to host its annual SelectUSA Tech Pitch Competition, spotlighting Egypt’s emerging technology entrepreneurs. Sixteen Egyptian start-ups presented their business concepts befor»»»
Albanian Socialists Propose Expanding Immunity From Suspension for Top Officials
The ruling Socialist Party has formally introduced amendments to the Criminal Procedure Code that would expand the list of senior officials exempt from suspension while under investigation. The proposed changes, presented at the weekly meeting of the Socialist parliamentary group, target Article 24»»»
JW Construction building hotels in Jachranka, Krakow, Wisła and Zakopane
JW Construction is accelerating its hotel expansion strategy, led by a major mixed use project in Jachranka near Warsaw. The complex will feature a 200 room AC by Marriott hotel, extensive sports facilities and 25,000 square meters of apartments priced close to Warsaw averages. The first phase, inc»»»
Unibep Group estimates PLN 43.3 mln net profit in ‘25 with backlog of PLN 4 bln
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Demand for warehouses reached 6.6 mln m2 in 2025
Poland’s warehouse market recorded its third best year on record in 2025, with total demand reaching 6.6 million square meters, according to CBRE. This placed Poland second in Europe for net take up, behind Germany. Strong leasing activity in the fourth quarter supported the result. At the same tim»»»
Creotech Instruments and Eutelsat will implement space plans for Europe
Polish space company Creotech Instruments, listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange, has signed a strategic partnership with French satellite operator Eutelsat to develop secure satellite communications in Europe. The agreement focuses on cooperation within the EU’s IRIS² program, a €10.6 billion projec»»»
Columbus wants counterintelligence protection against theft of IP
Columbus Energy says it has asked Poland’s Internal Security Agency to place the group under counterintelligence protection, claiming it is the target of a coordinated attempt to seize its strategic perovskite solar technology and transfer it abroad. The request covers companies developing perovski»»»
Data center near Bełchatow being built with 500 MW capacity
A 500 MW hyperscale data center campus is planned in Domiechowice near Bełchatów, central Poland. The project will cover more than 50 hectares within a newly prepared industrial zone and could become the largest data processing facility in this part of Europe. Local authorities confirm that advance»»»
BGK: Poland has a wave of investment ahead of it
Poland plans to invest up to PLN 1 trillion over the next decade, with sufficient funding secured, according to Jakub Jaworowski, management board member of state development bank BGK. He said BGK is already deeply involved in major projects, including over PLN 70 billion in energy investments and »»»
Sheikh Qassem: Hezbollah Does Not Seek Wars, but Ready to Defend Lebanon, Battlefield Will Tell - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sheikh Qassem: Hezbollah Does Not Seek Wars, but Ready to Defend Lebanon, Battlefield Will Tell 16-02-2026 18:00 PM Hezbollah Secretary Gen»»»
Dubai Police sweep UAE Rescue Challenge 2026 with double gold win
Dubai Police sealed first place in both the road accident and trauma categories at the UAE Rescue Challenge 2026, underscoring its leadership in emergency response readiness and operational excellence. Organised by Dubai Police in collaboration with the World Rescue Organisation, the challenge was »»»
UAE students: Feeling unprepared for CBSE Class 10, 12 exams tomorrow? Read this
With CBSE Class 10 and 12 exams set to begin tomorrow, many students across the UAE may be battling a familiar feeling – the fear that they are not fully prepared. Also Read: CBSE exams begin tomorrow: 10 things UAE Class 10, 12 students must do tonightAfter months of classes, revisions and mock te»»»
Albanian PM Rama Visits Kosovo Ahead of Independence Day, Meets Kurti and Osmani
Albania’s Prime Minister Edi Rama paid an official visit to Pristina on Monday, where he was received by his counterpart, Albin Kurti, just days after the confirmation of Kurti’s government. Rama’s visit came one day ahead of Kosovo’s Independence Day, marked annually on Feb. 17. During his stay in»»»
Former Constitutional Court Chief Backed for Albania Central Bank Supervisory Council
Former Constitutional Court President Holta Zaçaj has secured the backing of the ruling Socialist majority to join the Supervisory Council of the Bank of Albania, marking a new step in her career after completing her judicial mandate. Zaçaj is one of three candidates Parliament is entitled to propo»»»
Swimmer's lost prosthetic leg washes up 10 months later, 14 miles away - UPI.com
A prosthetic leg lost by a swimmer on a beach in England was found when it washed up 10 months later on a beach located about 14.5 miles away. File Photo by Filip Singer/EPA Feb. 11 (UPI) -- A prosthetic leg lost by a swimmer in England was found when it washed up 10 months later on a beach about 1»»»
Complaints surge over ‘Dubai chewy cookie’ trend - UPI.com
Various cookie products are on display at the 2025 Seoul Cafe & Bakery Fair that opened at Coex Magok Lewest in western Seoul, South Korea, 11 December 2025. File. Photo by YONHAP / EPA Feb. 15 (Asia Today) -- Consumer complaints and regulatory actions tied to the popular "Dubai chewy cookie" desse»»»
'Tehran' TV series producer Dana Eden found dead in Athens
TV producer Dana Eden, who co-created the hit Israeli spy thriller series "Tehran", has been found dead in a hotel room in Athens, Greek police told AFP on Monday. The 52-year-old Israeli national's body was found Sunday night at a hotel near Syntagma Square, in the heart of the Greek capital, the »»»
Israeli approval of West Bank land registration draws outrage
Israel's government has approved a process to register land in the West Bank as "state property", drawing condemnation from Arab nations and critics who said it would accelerate annexation of the Palestinian territory. Israel's foreign ministry said the measure, approved late on Sunday, would enabl»»»
Iran says US stance on nuclear issue 'more realistic'
Iran said Monday that the U.S. position on Tehran's nuclear program "has moved towards a more realistic one" ahead of a second round of talks. "A cautious assessment is that, from the discussions that have taken place in Muscat to date, at least what we have been told is that the U.S. position on t»»»
Iran Outlines 'Red Lines' in Talks With US
Iran has outlined its “red lines” in talks with the US, saying negotiations will focus only on nuclear issues and that Tehran will not abandon uranium enrichment, a source told RIA Novosti. Iran and the United States are expected to discuss the Iranian nuclear issue and the lifting of sanctions in »»»
Morocco's cereals harvest expected to double after wet winter
Moroccan grains traders and millers expect Morocco to double its cereals harvest this season after abundant winter rains, with limited impact from floods in the northwestern plains of the North African country, which is a major grains importer. Industry leaders plan to add domestic wheat to strateg»»»
Italy's 'Lovers’ Arch' collapses into sea on Valentine's Day
A famous rock structure in Italy dubbed "Lovers' Arch" collapsed on Valentine's Day after days of heavy rain and strong winds. The rock formation at Sant'Andrea in Melendugno, Puglia served as a tourist attraction for wedding proposals and was a popular landmark on the Adriatic coast. "This is an u»»»
Morocco Residents Begin Returning to Northwest as Flood Waters Recede
Moroccan authorities began organizing the gradual return of residents to the city of Ksar El Kebir and other flood-hit northwestern areas as weather conditions improved, state media showed on Monday. Authorities backed by the army had helped evacuate 188,000 people since early February, to protect »»»
Sentences of Up to 15 Years for Tunisian Synagogue Attack
Tunisian courts handed down prison sentences of up to 15 years to five defendants tied to a deadly May 2023 attack on a synagogue on the island of Djerba, one of their lawyers told AFP Monday. The attack on the Ghriba synagogue left five people dead, not including the assailant, a National Guard of»»»
Social media site X down as thousands report issues
LONDON: Thousands of users have reported being unable to access social media site X in what appears to be a mass outage. Both the site and app, formerly known as Twitter, failed to load on Monday afternoon for many, with users prompted to try again when they refreshed.Online, the X site displayed t»»»
Radev Will Form a Government “One Way or Another,” Says Former Spokesman
Anton Kutev, former spokesperson for three caretaker governments, expressed confidence that former President Rumen Radev will secure a victory in the upcoming elections and establish a government regardless of circumstances. Speaking on Nova News, Kutev emphasized his readiness to support Radev’s p»»»
Berri says elections on time, even 'technical' delay not possible
Speaker Nabih Berri stressed Monday that the May parliamentary elections will be held on time and that even a “technical” delay is not possible. “There is a law that is in force,” Berri said of the electoral law. “There will be no postponement, neither a technical one nor for other reasons,” Berri »»»
China opens visa-free admission for Canadian, British travelers - UPI.com
1 of 2 | British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is greeted by a guard of honor after he arrived for a state visit to China in Beijing, China, on Jan. 28. Starmer met with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Jan. 29, in Beijing. It was the first trip to China by a British prime minister since 2018. Photo b»»»
Warner Bros. Discovery may reopen talks with Paramount Skydance - UPI.com
1 of 5 | Netflix and Paramount Skydance are duking it out over Warner Bros. Discovery. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo Feb. 16 (UPI) -- Warner Bros. Discovery is considering reopening talks with Paramount Skydance after Paramount sweetened its offer to buy the company last week, source»»»
Mandarin Oriental to manage TMG’s historic Winter Palace, Old Cataract hotels
Mandarin Oriental will manage the historic Winter Palace in Luxor and the Old Cataract in Aswan following comprehensive renovations, Talaat Moustafa Group (TMG) announced. The two iconic properties are scheduled to reopen under the Mandarin Oriental brand in 2027. Under the agreement, Mandarin Orie»»»
X hit by 'international outages': monitors
Paris, France: Elon Musk-owned social network X was failing to show posts to users in many countries Monday, monitors said, the latest in a series of interruptions. X appeared to be suffering "international outages," connectivity monitor Netblocks posted on the open-source social network Mastodon. »»»
Abu Dhabi judge rules jailed scammer still owes Dh150,000
Abu Dhabi: A jailed fraudster has been ordered by an Abu Dhabi court to repay Dh150,000 to a man he deceived, along with Dh10,000 in compensation. The ruling was issued by the Abu Dhabi Family and Civil, Administrative Claims Court after the victim filed a civil lawsuit seeking the return of the mo»»»
Bulgarian Court Cuts Sentence for Husband Who Killed Wife and Hid Her in a Suitcase
The Sofia Court of Appeals has reduced the sentence of Orlin Vladimirov, convicted of murdering his wife Evgenia, from life imprisonment to 20 years. Evgenia, 33, was discovered in a suitcase submerged in a pond in late 2021. Orlin Vladimirov and his father, Plamen Vladimirov, were both originally »»»
Qatar Media Corporation to launch dedicated Holy Quran TV Channel at start of Ramadan
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Media Corporation has announced the launch of Qatar Quran Channel on the first day of the upcoming holy month of Ramadan, expanding its portfolio of specialized broadcasting. The new television channel will focus on airing recitations of the Holy Quran around the clock, as pa»»»
Kremlin Rejects Claim it Poisoned Navalny with Dart Frog Toxin, Widow Says Truth is Out
The Kremlin on Monday flatly rejected accusations from five European countries that the Russian state had killed Alexei Navalny two years ago using toxin from poison dart frogs, but his widow said the truth had finally been proven. Navalny, President Vladimir Putin's most prominent domestic critic,»»»
Sheikh Qassem: ‘Israel’ occupies 60% of Gaza and attacks the remaining part on a daily basis - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Health Ministry Develops Vision for Integration of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
At the initiative of outgoing Health Minister Silvi Kirilov, a vision for the introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare has been developed, laying the foundations for the use of new technologies in diagnostics, treatment and the management of health services, the Health Ministry sa»»»
Romanian affiliate marketing company 2Performant enters the Irish market
2Performant, the largest affiliate marketing player in Romania, announces the launch of its operations in Ireland. The move marks a new step in the company’s European growth strategy and comes at a time when Irish e-commerce is among the most developed in the region. To coordinate the local market,»»»
Hezbollah chief Sheikh Naim Qassem in televised speech
Qassem: What the Lebanese government is doing by focusing on disarmament is a grave mistake because this issue serves the goals of the Israeli enemy. Qassem: Israel is carrying out aggression, and since it was the Lebanese state that endorsed the 2024 agreement, the responsibility for confronting a»»»
Sheikh Qassem: Occupation must be faced by resistance in order to achieve liberation - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Sheikh Qassem: We are a national, patriotic, Islamic, and humanitarian resistance movement - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sheikh Qassem: We are a national, patriotic, Islamic, and humanitarian resistance movement 16-02-2026 16:24 PM Latest News Urgent News Shei»»»
Sheikh Qassem: ‘Israel’ is an expansionist entity that plans to occupy all of Palestine - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sheikh Qassem: ‘Israel’ is an expansionist entity that plans to occupy all of Palestine 16-02-2026 16:26 PM Latest News Urgent News Sheikh »»»
ByteDance to rein in its videomaking AI tool after Disney complains - UPI.com
After being threatened with legal action by Disney, China's ByteDance announced Monday that it was taking steps to prevent its AI video-making tool Seedance from using Disney characters without permission. File photo by Alex Plavevski/EPA-EFE Feb. 16 (UPI) -- ByteDance, the developer of TikTok, sai»»»