Given President Joseph Aoun's insistence on holding the parliamentary elections on time, sources have told the Nidaa al-Watan newspaper that he is seeking a practical solution that would suspend the sixteenth electoral district, designated for expatriate representation with six seats, while allowin»»»

The father of a Hong Kong dissident living in the United States is facing prison after becoming the first family member to be convicted under new "national security" measures aimed at preventing fugitives who have fled overseas from accessing their assets in Hong Kong. File photo by Jerome Favre/EP»»»

At its regular meeting on Wednesday, the outgoing government adopted a decision approving a draft memorandum of understanding between the government and Liebherr-Transportation Systems Marica EOOD, for the implementation of the "Establishment of a new Liebherr production base in Bulgaria" priority »»»

Sharjah: As the holy month of Ramadan begins, Sharjah Charity International has launched a Dh50 million Zakat Al Mal campaign, urging donors to contribute through the association to ensure funds are delivered swiftly, transparently and in line with Sharia guidelines to eligible beneficiaries. The o»»»

Dubai: Shoppers across the UAE will not see price increases on nine essential food categories during Ramadan unless retailers obtain prior government approval, the Ministry of Economy and Tourism confirmed ahead of the holy month, signalling stricter oversight during a period of peak household spen»»»

Libya granted several foreign companies new oil exploration and production licenses for the first time in 17 years on Wednesday, after more than a decade of political instability. The hydrocarbon-rich country is seeking to draw major global energy companies back, while boosting daily oil production»»»

Outbreak response measures, including immunization campaigns, helped reduce measles cases in 2025, but UNICEF and WHO warn that progress is fragile as the virus continues to spread Measles cases across Europe and Central Asia declined significantly in 2025 compared to 2024, according to preliminary»»»

An 18-year-old gunman who opened fire at a school in Hat Yai district, southern Thailand, on Wednesday has been detained and all hostages safely released, police said. The suspect entered Patongprathankiriwat School in Songkhla Province carrying a firearm and appearing visibly agitated, according t»»»

London: Britain’s government came under fire from right-wing politicians after it confirmed it had switched to using a logo bearing “UK Government” branding instead of “His Majesty’s Government” in official communications. The British government is formally referred to as His Majesty’s (HM) governm»»»

DOHA: Under the patronage and in the presence of Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, the Civil Service and Government Development Bureau organized the second edition of the Qatar Government Excellence Award ceremony. The ceremony ho»»»

Civil protection authorities are on alert for potential flooding in the western Peloponnese regions of Ilia and Achaia from later Wednesday until Friday, following an updated weather forecast for severe storms. The forecast warned of two waves of rainstorms and gale-force winds that are expected to»»»

Meeting on Wednesday, Bulgaria's outgoing Cabinet approved financing of EUR 4,687,788 on the budget of the Interior Ministry for activities of the Road Safety Fund. At the same meeting, the Government approved financing of EUR 1,800,000 on the budget of the Council of Ministers for capital expendit»»»

At its regular meeting on Wednesday, the outgoing Council of Ministers adopted a decision approving a Memorandum of Understanding between the outgoing Government, BUILDING HOSPITALS VARNA, and the Multiprofile Hospital for Active Treatment Sveta Sofia. The memorandum concerns the implementation of »»»

At its meeting on Wednesday, the outgoing Council of Ministers approved additional expenditure of EUR 25 million under the budget of the Transport and Communications Ministry. The funds will be allocated to the National Railway Infrastructure Company to cover payments for work already completed on »»»

Dubai: With school spring break and Eid Al Fitr around the corner, many UAE residents are looking beyond the desert for a change of pace. The Philippines keeps rising to the top of that list—and for good reason. Made up of more than 7,000 islands, the country combines laid-back coastal towns, islan»»»

DOHA - Serbia's top-ranked tennis player Novak Djokovic will not be competing at the Doha ATP tournament in Qatar, the organisers announced on Wednesday. “Novak Djokovic is pulling out from Doha due to strong fatigue,” the Qatar Open said in a statement published on social media networks. The prize»»»

Fertility care in the capital is moving towards a more data-driven and personalised approach, with clinics using technology and artificial intelligence to guide treatment and improve results. At Umniya, chairman Rayan Salam says the focus is on making fertility care more predictable and easier for »»»

Israeli drones dropped Wednesday stun grenades near Ayta al-Shaab's cemetery in south Lebanon as the border village prepared to burry a man killed two days ago by Israeli gunfire. The Israeli army alleged he was a Hezbollah member who "gathered intelligence on (Israeli) troops and operated to rehab»»»

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Tunis, Feb. 11 (TAP) – The Chief of Staff to the Minister of Social Affairs, judge of the third rank Faten Sebai, has been relieved of her duties under Decree No. 17 of 2026 dated February 9, 2026, published in the Official Journal of the...»»»

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, February 11, 2026: The Financial Times suggests Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky might hold elections in the spring amid US pressure. Also, US authorities have released footage of Nancy Guthrie's kidnapper. Next, social media is accused of being addictive and dangero»»»

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has suspended all flights to and from El Paso International Airport in Texas for 10 days, citing unspecified “special security reasons.” According to a notice issued by the FAA, temporary flight restrictions came into effect at 11:30 pm Tuesday and will »»»

The Sofia District Prosecution Office has brought criminal charges against a Danish citizen for hooliganism committed at a fitness centre, the prosecution service said on Wednesday. A.I. has been charged for committing indecent acts on February 10 at a gym in Sofia that grossly violated public orde»»»

The General Directorate of State Security on Wednesday announced the arrest of a Syrian national who had conducted “deals” with Israel. "As part of efforts to combat networks collaborating with the Israeli enemy, the Southern Regional Directorate of the General Directorate of State Security arreste»»»

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Outgoing Bulgarian Energy Minister Zhecho Stankov described the extension of the general license for Lukoil subsidiaries in Bulgaria until August 13 as more than a bureaucratic formality, calling it a key measure of economic stability for the country. He spoke on-site at the Maritsa East 2 TPP, hig»»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met at his office in the Amiri Diwan with Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of the Islamic Republic of Iran Dr Ali Larijani, on the occasion of his visit to the country. The meeting discussed relation»»»

Commenting on President Iliana Iotova’s decision to nominate the Deputy Governor of the Bulgarian National Bank, Andrey Gurov, as candidate for caretaker prime minister, Continue the Change leader Assen Vassilev told journalists in the corridors of Parliament on Wednesday that the most important th»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian Minister of Internal and External Trade Jagoda Lazarevic, who is also Serbia's EXPO 2027 commissioner, met with Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) Secretary General Dimitri Kerkentzes in Belgrade on Wednesday. Lazarevic said coordination with BIE was exceptionally importa»»»

The accusatory body overseeing the lawsuit against Beirut port blast investigator Judge Tarek Bitar on Wednesday issued a ruling upholding the dismissal of the case previously made by Judge Habib Rizkallah. The chamber, headed by Judge Elias Eid and including advisors Pierre Francis and Rabih Houss»»»

Most of the 15 Afghan migrants who were killed off the Greek island of Chios last week when their dinghy collided with a Coast Guard vessel died of head injuries, not from drowning, autopsy results seen by Reuters show. A criminal investigation has ⁠been opened into the February 3 collision – ⁠one »»»

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Outgoing Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov will take part in an informal meeting of the European Council to be held in Liege, Belgium, on February 12, the outgoing government said in a press release on Wednesday. The main focus of discussions among European leaders will be the competitiveness of the »»»

France dropped to a historic low in a global corruption index released Tuesday in the wake of high-profile scandals involving former president Nicolas Sarkozy, far-right leader Marine Le Pen and a government cover-up of wrongdoing at the Perrier mineral water company. France dropped on Tuesday to a»»»

Opposition to a deal that would allow U.S. companies access to critical minerals in Congo is growing after Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi returned from the U.S. minerals summit last week — with praises from U.S. President Donald Trump and U.S. lawmakers. Tshisekedi has offered U.S. companies ac»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani chaired the Cabinet's regular meeting at the Amiri Diwan on Wednesday. Following the meeting, HE Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohann»»»

Property values in Sofia have surged by approximately €500 per square metre over the past year, according to data from one of Bulgaria’s largest real estate agencies. Across the country’s main cities, housing costs climbed by 20% in the final quarter of 2025, signaling a renewed momentum in the rea»»»

Tunis, Feb. 11 (TAP) - Scattered rain is expected to continue through Wednesday in the north and will be temporarily stormy in northern coasts, the National Institute of Meteorology said in a follow-up bulletin. Rain will be intense at times on...»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic on Wednesday extended condolences to the people of Canada and the families of the victims of a British Columbia school shooting that left ten people dead and at least 25 others injured. "I am deeply shaken by the tragic events that occurred at a school »»»

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Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Qatar’s Emir discussed with Larijani the situation in the region and efforts to de-escalate tensions, Amiri Diwan in Doha says 11-02-2026 1»»»

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Washington, United States: The top US aviation agency said Tuesday it is stopping all flights to and from El Paso International Airport in Texas for 10 days over unspecified "security reasons." The flight restrictions are in effect from 11:30pm on Tuesday (0630 GMT Wednesday) until February 20 for »»»

Dubai: Dubai's main airport handled a record 95.2 million passengers last year, straining capacity as it prepares to move to a new site, a statement said on Wednesday. Passengers at Dubai, the world's busiest airport for international traffic, rose 3.1 percent in 2025 and included 8.7 million in De»»»

Outgoing Defence Minister Atanas Zapryanov will participate in a meeting of the European Union’s Foreign Affairs Council (Defence) and in a meeting of NATO defence ministers, to be held on February 11 and 12, 2026 in Brussels, Belgium, the Defence Ministry’s press centre said on Wednesday. During t»»»

Customs officers seized over 220,000 pieces of cigarettes with a value of EUR 39,000 at the Danube Bridge 2 border crossing near Vidin, the Customs Agency said here on Wednesday. The cigarettes were found in cavities of furniture in a car driven by a Bulgarian citizen. According to the driver, he w»»»

Best-selling fantasy book Fourth Wing is coming to life in a TV adaptation - but Michael B Jordan, whose company is developing the show, says the casting of its beloved characters is still very much in the works and there won't be any "obvious choices". The actor told the BBC he hopes to cast a mix»»»