Oman police stop group of women for immodest clothing, public behaviour
Muscat: The Royal Oman Police (ROP) have stopped a group of women of Asian and Arab origin for appearing in public wearing what authorities described as immodest clothing. The women were also reported to be engaging in behaviour considered contrary to public morals and standards of decency. Also Re»»»
Temperatures drop, strong winds: What to expect across the UAE this week
The UAE is set to experience a spell of unsettled weather in the coming days, with falling temperatures, dust, and reduced visibility, the National Centre of Meteorology has warned. A high-pressure system is influencing conditions across the country. Sunday is expected to remain generally fair to p»»»
Clown show’: Obama breaks silence on ape video posted on Trump’s Truth Social
Barack Obama has rebuked what he described as a political “clown show” after a racist animated clip portraying him and Michelle Obama was posted on Donald Trump’s Truth Social account. Speaking on a podcast, the former president said the “shame” and “decorum” that once defined public office had ero»»»
U.S. Central Command strikes Islamic State in Syria - UPI.com
U.S. Central Command conducted aerial strikes against more than 30 ISIS targets in Syria from February 3 through Thursday. Photo courtesy of U.S. Central Command Feb. 14 (UPI) -- The U.S. military struck dozens of Islamic State targets in Syria while conducting retaliatory strikes for the deaths of»»»
Shrinking cloud cover adds to accelerating Climate Crisis
Earth’s cloud cover is diminishing in key regions, reducing the planet’s ability to reflect sunlight back into space and adding to the accelerating Climate Crisis, research reported by Science found. As bne IntelliNews rep»»»
Shrinking cloud cover adds to accelerating Climate Crisis
Earth’s cloud cover is diminishing in key regions, reducing the planet’s ability to reflect sunlight back into space and adding to the accelerating Climate Crisis, research reported by Science found. As bne IntelliNews rep»»»
Shrinking cloud cover adds to accelerating Climate Crisis
Earth’s cloud cover is diminishing in key regions, reducing the planet’s ability to reflect sunlight back into space and adding to the accelerating Climate Crisis, research reported by Science found. As bne IntelliNews rep»»»
CENTRAL ASIA BLOG: There’s something very ‘JFK’ about the secrets of Kazakhstan’s Bloody January
Set out to solve the mystery of Kazakhstan’s Bloody January events of 2022 and expect to find yourself hindered by the same kind of perplexity and uncertainty that afflicts those who attempt to unravel the truth behind the assassination of JFK. »»»
Shrinking cloud cover adds to accelerating Climate Crisis
Earth’s cloud cover is diminishing in key regions, reducing the planet’s ability to reflect sunlight back into space and adding to the accelerating Climate Crisis, research reported by Science found. As bne IntelliNews rep»»»
Shrinking cloud cover adds to accelerating Climate Crisis
Earth’s cloud cover is diminishing in key regions, reducing the planet’s ability to reflect sunlight back into space and adding to the accelerating Climate Crisis, research reported by Science found. As bne IntelliNews rep»»»
Kim inspects memorial to heroes who died in Kursk liberation (PHOTOS)
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has visited the construction site of the Memorial Museum of Combat Feats at Overseas Military Operations, dedicated to troops who took part in the operation to liberate Kursk Region, Russia. Last spring, North Korean troops, acting under the June 2024 Comprehensive S»»»
Everyone says AI will steal junior jobs. Here’s what’s actually happening
Dubai: For months, a steady narrative has taken hold among students, parents and fresh graduates: if artificial intelligence can write, analyse, code and summarise faster than a human, what will be left for someone applying for their very first job? Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheque»»»
An abduction, a Bitcoin demand and a TV icon - why Nancy Guthrie's case has gripped the US
Before the sun rose over a barren desert landscape, YouTuber Jimmy Williams watched as hundreds of subscribers took to his online chat room. A laptop balanced precariously on his knees, his iPhone framed by a ring light, he spends several hours a day dissecting the details of Nancy Guthrie's sudden»»»
ICE agents accused of lying about Minneapolis shooting - UPI.com
Two Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents might be fired and tried with crimes for allegedly lying about a non-fatal shooting in Minneapolis on Jan. 14. File Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI | License Photo Feb. 14 (UPI) -- Two Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents are on administrative leave af»»»
The spectacular multimillion-euro heist nobody noticed
It has been described as Germany's most "spectacular" bank heist in years. On a quiet weekend just after Christmas, a group of thieves broke into a High Street bank in the western town of Gelsenkirchen, by boring through a wall with an industrial drill. They looted more than 3,000 safe deposit boxe»»»
Buyers are not leaving the property market. They are just buying very differently now.
Dubai: Property markets across the Gulf are seeing a noticeable shift in how buyers evaluate risk, value and long-term stability in 2026. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Transaction volumes remain strong by historical standards, particularly in Dubai, yet the mindset b»»»
Zelensky fat-shames Orban in public insult
Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky has launched yet another personal attack on Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, telling him that thanks to Kiev, he could “think about how to grow his belly” instead of building a capable army. The two have long been at odds due to Budapest’s refusal to support Ukrain»»»
Kuwait's Al Shatti comes third in 2nd round of FIM Baja World Cup
AQABA, Jordan, Feb 14 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's racer Abdullah Al-Shatti secured on Saturday the third position in the motorbike race as part of the second round of the FIM Baja World Cup, hosted by Jordan's Aqaba.Al-Shatti made this progress after delivering a consistent and robust performance on his mot»»»
Jahra Cultural Season 2 concludes
KUWAIT, Feb 14 (KUNA) -- Jahra Cultural Season 2 which was organized by the National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters (NCCAL) in cooperation with Jahra Governorate, concluded on Saturday evening following a series of diverse cultural and artistic activities.The event was attended by a number o»»»
Qatar expresses solidarity with Afghanistan in aftermath of landslide
DOHA: The State of Qatar has expressed its solidarity with Afghanistan in the aftermath of a landslide that occurred in Kapisa Province, resulting in fatalities and injuries. In a statement on Saturday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs extended the State of Qatar's condolences to the families of the»»»
Protests held globally against Iranian regime ahead of U.S.-Iran talks - UPI.com
Demonstrators, in Munich, Germany, wave flags and hold banners with the image of exiled Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi during a rally to denounce the Iranian government's crackdown on recent protests and call for regime change in Iran on Saturday. Photo by Fariha Farooqui/EPA Feb. 14 (UPI) -- Ma»»»
Cuba's annual cigar fair postponed amid US oil blockade
PoliticsCubaCuba's annual cigar fair postponed amid US oil blockadeSaim Dušan Inayatullah with AP, AFPCuba has been grappeling with worsening fuel shortages as the US prevents oil shipments to the island nation. Organizers did not immediately set a new date for the Habanos Festival. https://p.dw.co»»»
US readies for potential weeks-long Iran military op – Reuters
The US military is preparing for a sustained, multi-week operation against Iran if President Donald Trump orders an attack, Reuters has reported, citing two administration officials speaking on condition of anonymity. Washington has intensified military pressure on Tehran amid negotiations over the»»»
Obama addresses racist video shared by Trump depicting him as an ape
Former US President Barack Obama has indirectly addressed a racist video posted to President Donald Trump's social media, telling a podcast host that the "shame" and "decorum" that once guided public officials is now lost. The offensive video included a clip depicting Obama and his wife Michelle as»»»
Could the digital euro get a green light in 2026?
BRUSSELS, Belgium — The push for a digital euro has gained greater urgency as Europe seeks to bolster its financial sovereignty, with hopes the proposal will move forward this year after European lawmakers Tuesday backed the plans.The electronic version of the money used in the 21-nation currency a»»»