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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
AMIR, UAE PRESIDENT DISCUSS REGIONAL CHALLENGES
The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met with President of the UAE HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi on Saturday. Discussion during the meeting, focused on the latest regional and international developments, primarily the situation in the Middle East. The two sides exchange»»»
Cuba crisis deepens as US blockade starves it of oil
Elena GyldenkerneThe United Nations says it is deeply alarmed by the worsening crisis in Cuba. The Caribbean island is struggling under a de facto US blockade on oil shipments. https://p.dw.com/p/58mU0AdvertisementTourists are rushing to leave Cuba as fuel shortages and nationwide power cuts halt t»»»
Over 140 Qatari entrepreneurs shine across 200 booths at 14th Arabian Woman Exhibition
Tribune News Network Doha The 14th edition of the “Arabian Woman Exhibition” opened on Friday, February 13, at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC), under the patronage of the Qatari Businesswomen Forum at the Qatar Chamber. Qatar Chamber Board Member and Chairwoman of the Qatari Busine»»»
Environment ministry features biodiversity protection efforts at agricultural exhibition
qna doha The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC) is participating in the 13th edition of Qatar International Agricultural Exhibition (AgriteQ), organised by the Ministry of Municipality at the Katara Cultural Village, from February 12 to 16. The ministry’s participation includes a de»»»
QRCS distributes winter clothes to5,000 displaced families in Gaza
Tribune News Network Doha As part of its ‘In Safe Hands’ winter relief campaign 2025-2026, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has launched a winter clothes distribution project in Gaza, with a view to alleviating the suffering of thousands of displaced families amid harsh weather and humanitarian co»»»
‘Pretoria’s position on Israel rooted in law, history constitutional principles’
Khaled Al Hameidi Doha South Africa’s Ambassador to Qatar HE Ghulam Hoosein Asmal — a seasoned diplomat and prominent political analyst with numerous academic writings on international relations — has offered a comprehensive account of Pretoria’s evolving stance toward Israel. Speaking to Qatar Tri»»»
UDST highlights agricultural innovation at AgriteQ
Tribune News Network Doha The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) participated in a leading agriculture exhibition, AgriteQ 2026, showcasing a range of applied research projects and functional prototypes that support sustainable agriculture, food security, and smart farming practic»»»
QU showcases innovative agricultural solutions at AgriteQ 2026 exhibition
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar University (QU), represented by its Agricultural Research Station (ARS) and Center for Sustainable Development (CSD), is participating in the 13th edition of the Qatar International Agricultural Exhibition (AgriteQ 2026), taking place from February 12 to 16, at Katar»»»
QC’s Alaqraboon Centre launches Ramadan drive for needy families
Tribune News Network Doha The Alaqraboon Centre of Qatar Charity (QC) has launched Ramadan campaign to support low-income families and expand social assistance and welfare services across the State of Qatar. The campaign seeks to raise QR100 million and coincides with the official launch of the Ala»»»
Shura Council attends IPU Parliamentary hearing
QNA New York The Shura Council participated over two days in the 2026 Parliamentary Hearing organised by the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in cooperation with the United Nations at its headquarters in New York, under the theme ‘Parliaments and the United Nations: Better together, delivering for t»»»
QF’s Qatar Science & Technology Park welcomes imec’s research hub
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP), a member of Qatar Foundation (QF), has welcomed imec, a world-leading research and innovation hub in advanced semiconductor technologies, as newest member of its community. The milestone marks a defining step in building Qatar’s semi»»»
Food forum showcases innovative ways to enhance production, sustainability
Tribune News Network Doha The Agricultural Research and Food Security Forum was held as part of the third day’s activities of the Qatar International Agricultural Exhibition (AgriteQ 13), with the participation of a distinguished group of researchers and experts. The forum discussed the latest rese»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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 »»»
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-»»»
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»»»
Al-Sisi orders social support package ahead of Ramadan, reviews fiscal reform agenda
Egypt will roll out a new social support package this week to assist vulnerable and low-income groups ahead of the high-demand Ramadan season, the Egyptian Presidency announced on Saturday. During a meeting with Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk, President Abdel Fa»»»
FATF lauds Kuwait's "significant progress" in fighting money laundering
WASHINGTON, Feb 14 (KUNA) -- The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Saturday commended the "significant progress" Kuwait has made to combat money laundering and terrorist financing.The remarks came during the FATF plenary meeting in Mexico City, attended by Minister of Electricity, Water and Renewa»»»
MoECC showcases biodiversity protection efforts at Qatar International Agricultural Exhibition 2026
DOHA: The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC) is participating in the 13th edition of Qatar International Agricultural Exhibition(AgriteQ), organized by the Ministry of Municipality at the Katara Cultural Village, from 12 to 16 February. The ministry's participation includes a dedica»»»
ECB holds interest rates as strong euro causes jitters
Agencies The European Central Bank held interest rates steady for its fifth straight meeting, saying the eurozone economy remained “resilient” despite mounting worries about the impact of a stronger euro. As expected, the central bank for the 21-nation single-currency area kept its benchmark rate o»»»
Zionist Settlers Begin Land Encroachment in Southern Lebanon: Report
The situation unfolding in southern Lebanon is neither exaggeration nor rhetoric—it is a stark reality materializing on the ground. Israeli settlers have begun executing organized settlement initiatives in Lebanese border towns, starting with tree-planting operations that signal deeper territorial »»»
BEIRUTER: Lebanon’s post 2005 political assassinations
Throughout history, notable figures which have taken bold policies and decisions have often been subject to targeted assassinations. Lebanon is no different as it has suffered from similar political violence when prominent leaders sought to uphold their national responsibilities no matter the cost.»»»
Ukraine Peace 'Will Not Drop From Sky,' Dialogue Essential - China's Wang Yi
BEIJING (Sputnik) - A peace agreement on Ukraine "will not drop from the sky," dialogue must persist, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Saturday. "Finally, we see that peace talks [on resolving the Ukrainian crisis] have begun, and it seems to me that real issues are being discussed now. We »»»
GCC Secretary-General highlights council’s key role in tackling migration
Munich: Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Jassim Mohammed Albudaiwi, affirmed that the Council's member states play an active role in supporting international efforts to address irregular migration, through contributions to development and reconstruction programs in countries»»»
Discarded street mattresses pile up, awaiting action
Abandoned mattresses littering Greek streets remain a persistent problem as a national recycling system languishes unapproved despite industry efforts. Seven major mattress companies representing 70% of Greek sales submitted a comprehensive management plan to environmental authorities in late 2023,»»»
Hariri: You'll hear our voices and count our votes in elections
Ex-PM Saad Hariri on Saturday hinted that his al-Mustaqbal Movement might take part in the upcoming parliamentary elections while stressing that its political role has not ended. "Al-Mustaqbal Movement doesn't see politics as about positions, prestige or flattery! Al-Mustaqbal Movement sees politic»»»
Kuwait FM meets UNRWA Commissioner-General on MSC sidelines
MUNICH, Feb 14 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah met with UN Undersecretary General and Commissioner-General of the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) Philippe Lazzarini on 62nd Munich Security Conference (MS»»»
Community spirit shines at UAE SWAT Challenge 2026
Dubai: Dubai Police have praised the efforts of volunteers who played a key role in supporting the organisation of the UAE SWAT Challenge 2026, held from February 7 to 11 at the Training City in Al Ruwayyah. Brigadier Ali Khalfan Al Mansoori, Director of the General Department of Community Happines»»»
Security Issues Complicate Tasks of ‘Technocratic Committee’ in Gaza Strip
The Palestinian National Committee tasked with administering the Gaza Strip is facing a number of challenges that go beyond Israel’s continued veto on its entry into the enclave via the Rafah crossing. These challenges extend to several issues related to the handover of authority from Hamas, foremo»»»
FIFA Women Referees Development Seminar concludes in Doha
Doha, Qatar: The curtain has fallen on the FIFA Women Referees Development Seminar, organized by FIFA in Doha over five days, with distinguished participation from referees representing the Asian, African and Oceanian confederations. The seminar forms part of FIFA's ongoing efforts to advance women»»»
IT group Comarch reassessing its real estate portfolio
As part of its organizational and strategic transformation, IT group Comarch is reviewing how it manages its real estate portfolio and is considering sale-and-leaseback transactions. The move follows pressure from its new owner, CVC, which has been selling non-core assets after taking the company p»»»
Hariri: You'll hear our voices and count our votes in elections
Ex-PM Saad Hariri on Saturday hinted that his al-Mustaqbal Movement might take part in the upcoming parliamentary elections while stressing that its political role has not ended. "Al-Mustaqbal Movement doesn't see politics as about positions, prestige or flattery! Al-Mustaqbal Movement sees politic»»»
Hariri: You'll hear our voices and count our votes in elections
Ex-PM Saad Hariri on Saturday hinted that his al-Mustaqbal Movement might take part in the upcoming parliamentary elections while stressing that its political role has not ended. "Al-Mustaqbal Movement doesn't see politics as about positions, prestige or flattery! Al-Mustaqbal Movement sees politic»»»