Drone deliveries expected to ease peak-hour traffic in Dubai communities
Dubai: Drone delivery could start to change how Dubai residents experience traffic in their own neighbourhoods, particularly during peak hours, according to a senior executive at Keeta Drone. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.While the technology will not replace traditi»»»
Duterte’s secret killers exposed: How Death squads terrorised Philippines for decades – can justice finally win?
Manila: In 2016, as he campaigned for the presidency, Rodrigo Duterte made inflammatory remarks about his planned war on drugs, saying that the fish in Manila Bay would grow fat from the bodies of criminals. The statement foreshadowed the violent anti-drug campaign that would define much of his pre»»»
8 ways new AI rules will change how you bank in the UAE
Dubai: Artificial intelligence already helps banks in the UAE approve loans, spot fraud and handle customer service. The Central Bank of the UAE has now issued clear rules to make sure this technology is used responsibly and protects you as a customer. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Che»»»
Britain's ex-ambassador Peter Mandelson to U.S. arrested over ties to Jeffrey Epstein - UPI.com
Former British Ambassador to the U.S. Peter Mandelson, pictured in May 2025 in the White House, was arrested Monday amid an investigation into his ties to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Feb. 23 (UPI) -- British police on Monday arrested former Amb»»»
Indian community welcomes families of long-serving expatriates under Radio Malayalam CSR initiative
Tribune News Network Doha In a deeply moving community event, the Indian community in Qatar formally welcomed a total of 15 wives and mothers of long-serving Indian expatriates who are visiting Qatar on an all-expenses-paid trip under a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative by Radio Mala»»»
Vijayamanthrangal is a series of reminders, say speakers
Tribune News Network Doha Speakers at the release of Vijayamanthrangal Part 11, authored by Dr Amanulla Vadakkangara, observed that Vijayamanthrangal is far more than a collection of motivational books — it is “a series of reminders” that consistently calls humanity back to its core values and high»»»
MoPH launches preventive guidelines on child, elderly, and road traffic injuries
Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has launched three national preventive guidelines aimed at strengthening safety and public health in the State of Qatar. These include the National Preventive Guidelines for Child Injuries, the National Preventive Guidelines for Injurie»»»
EAA unveils Eid Gift campaign for Palestinian and Syrian children
Tribune News Network Doha On the initiative of Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, chairperson of Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, the foundation has launched the third edition of the Eid Gifts, the campaign to give joy to Palestinian and Syrian children through the provision of brand-new E»»»
CMU-Q celebrates growing global impact, unveils new alumni association and awards
Tribune News Network Doha Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q), a Qatar Foundation partner university, hosted a landmark gathering for its alumni community at the Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani Museum. The event served as a celebration of the university’s growing legacy and the official l»»»
Nick Reiner pleads not guilty to double murder charges for Rob Reiner, Michelle Reiner deaths - UPI.com
1 of 6 | Flowers and messages are lain on Rob Reiner's star, near his father Carl Reiner's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles on December 15. Fans gathered there to leave flowers and pay tribute following his tragic death alongside his wife Michele, with the Hollywood Chamber of Comm»»»
Nineteen countries, along with Arab League and OIC, condemn in a joint statement Israeli decisions that introduce wide-ranging expansions to Israel's illegal control over West Bank
Doha: We, the Foreign Ministers of the State of Qatar, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Federative Republic of Brazil, the French Republic, the Kingdom of Denmark, the Republic of Finland, the Republic of Iceland, the Republic of Indonesia, Ireland, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Hashemite Kingdom»»»
Queen tells Gisèle Pelicot her new memoir left her 'speechless'
Queen Camilla has told French rape survivor Gisèle Pelicot that she was left speechless by her new memoir, which she says she finished reading in just two days. The Queen invited Pelicot to her official residence in London, where the 73-year-old had been promoting her new book, Hymn to Life: Shame »»»
Dubai draws surge of Chinese emigration amid graft crackdown - UPI.com
The sun sets behind the world's tallest completed building, the Burj Khalifa (rear C), rising high in the skyline above all other buildings of Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 26 January 2021 (reissued 30 January 2021). Dubai ruler and UAE Prime Minister Al Maktoum on 30 January 2021 announced that the»»»
RAK Police step up anti-begging campaign during Ramadan
Ras Al Khaimah Police have launched their annual awareness campaign, “Combat begging and help those in need,” in conjunction with the holy month of Ramadan, as part of ongoing efforts to promote community safety and social responsibility. The campaign aims to raise security awareness among individu»»»
Syria replaces 35% of old currency in ongoing exchange process
Damascus, Feb. 23 (SANA) — The Governor of the Central Bank of Syria Abdulkader Husrieh said around 35 percent of the old cash in circulation has been replaced since the launch of the currency exchange process earlier this year. Husrieh told SANA on Monday that the exchange covered 35 percent of th»»»
EU stops parliament vote on tariff deal after Supreme Court ruling, Trump tariff announcement - UPI.com
1 of 5 | President Donald Trump speaks during a press briefing on tariffs at the White House in Washington, D.C., on Friday. The European Union's parliament postponed a vote Monday on a trade deal with the United States after Trump imposed a blanket 15% tariff Friday afternoon. Photo by Yuri Gripas»»»
Ukraine negotiator tells BBC how it feels to sit across table from Russia
What is it like negotiating with the Russians over the war in Ukraine? It is a question many are interested in knowing the answer to following several recent rounds of peace talks, which have so far appeared to bear little fruit four years after Russia's full-scale invasion. Another round of the US»»»
Ukraine reconstruction needs over 500 billion euros: international reports
Kyiv: An updated joint Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment (RDNA5) released Monday by Kyiv, the World Bank Group, the European Commission, and the United Nations currently estimates that the total cost of reconstruction in Ukraine is almost USD 588 billion (over 500 billion Euros) over the next decad»»»
MOCI launches 36 new electronic services
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) has launched 36 new electronic services through its digital platform on the Ministry’s official website. The newly launched services cover a wide range of activities, including prize draws, sales promotions, festivals, clearance sales and br»»»
UK's Accusations Against Kremlin Serve as Diversion in Epstein Case - Russia's Zakharova
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Monday that UK elites' accusations against the Kremlin were intended to create a false "backup" trail in the case of infamous US financier Jeffrey Epstein. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova cited a report by The Times t»»»
Balluku Case, SPAK Says Witnesseses Were Threatened on Balluku's Behalf
Albania’s parliamentary Committee on Mandates began discused Monday a request from the Special Prosecution Office to lift the immunity of suspended official Belinda Balluku, as prosecutors presented additional alleged criminal findings against her. The session, focused on a request filed by SPAK. D»»»
BT Property expands its premium office portoflio through acquisition of Record Park
Until 2025, the fund was managed by BT Asset Management, and since October last year, the new manager is INNO Investments, which specializes in managing alternative investment funds. INNO Investments is the former OTP Asset Management Romania SAI SA, which joined the Banca Transilvania Group follow»»»
UAE approves school dates for 2026-2029 across public and private sectors
The UAE’s Ministry of Education has announced the approved academic calendar for the next three school years, covering 2026-2027, 2027-2028 and 2028-2029, for both public and private schools. The move comes as part of the ministry’s efforts to strengthen stability across the country’s education sys»»»
Federal judge blocks release of Jack Smith's classified documents report - UPI.com
1 of 5 | Former Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith testifies at a House Judiciary Committee oversight hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., on January 22. A federal judge on Monday blocked Smith's report on his investigation into President Donald Trump's handling of classified doc»»»
FBI director defends Winter Olympics celebration with USA hockey team
FBI Director Kash Patel has defended his trip to the Winter Olympics in Italy after footage of him celebrating with the USA hockey team drew online criticism. In a post on X, Patel told "very concerned media" he was "extremely humbled" to be with the men's team after their victory over Canada in Mi»»»
Commerce ministry rolls out 36 new electronic services
DOHA: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) has launched 36 new electronic services through its official website, as part of its ongoing efforts to streamline procedures, improve service efficiency, and enhance the overall customer experience. In a statement issued on Monday, the ministry sa»»»
Abu Dhabi and Baku sign twin city deal on mobility and sustainability
The Abu Dhabi Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) and the Baku City Executive Power have signed a Twin City agreement to deepen cooperation across urban planning, mobility, public transport and green infrastructure initiatives. The partnership was signed during an official trip to Baku»»»
From Gdańsk to Constanța: Romania–Poland push for a strategic Baltic–Black Sea corridor
The Polish-Romanian Bilateral Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PRBCC) highlighted, during the “Business Breakfast” event held in Bucharest, the strategic role of modern infrastructure in accelerating cooperation between the two largest economies in Central and Eastern Europe – Romania and Poland. »»»
Trial begins for Kouri Richins, Utah children's book author accused of killing husband - UPI.com
Kouri Richins, a Utah mother who authored a children's book about grief after her husband's death, is on trial for his murder on Monday. File Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI | License Photo Feb. 23 (UPI) -- Kouri Richins, a Utah mother of three who authored a children's book about grief after her husband»»»
Urban Hub: The era of large-scale events where food mattered most is coming to an end
With this paradigm shift, Bucharest has significant potential to develop a strong niche events market and become increasingly visible on the European map of corporate event destinations. The city may not have many large-scale venues with full infrastructure for major conferences, but it compensates»»»
Romania–Poland infrastructure development has potential to create a strategic Baltic–Black Sea corridor
In a regional context marked by geopolitical shifts, infrastructure development has the potential to reshape existing trade routes by creating a corridor linking the Port of Gdańsk (Poland) and the Port of Constanța (Romania). This strategic axis could facilitate bilateral trade between the two cou»»»
Human Rights Group: External and Internal Pressure Undermines Judicial Independence
There are mechanisms of pressure within the judiciary that undermine justice and the rule of law. Countering them requires institutional measures, but also support for the resilience of magistrates. These are the conclusions of a conference on the “Mechanisms of Pressure on Judges and Judicial Inde»»»
Questions arise as to how Poland will pay billions for AI gigafactory
Poland is seeking to host one of the EU’s planned AI gigafactories, a flagship digital project costing an estimated €3 billion (around PLN 8.45 billion). Under the funding model, 35% would come from public sources, with half provided by the European Commission. Poland would need to contribute over »»»
Israeli Minister Says Army will Occupy All Gaza if Hamas Does Not Disarm
Israeli far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said Monday that Palestinian Islamist group Hamas may soon be given a deadline to lay down its weapons. "We estimate that in the coming days, Hamas will be given an ultimatum to disarm and completely demilitarise Gaza," Smotrich said in an intervi»»»
French President Emmanuel Macron has asked US President Donald Trump to lift sanctions on EU officials
French President Emmanuel Macron has asked US President Donald Trump to lift the sanctions he imposed on several European officials, including former EU commissioner Thierry Breton and International Criminal Court (ICC) judge Nicolas Guillou. Breton, a French citizen who oversaw the EU’s tech regul»»»
BHK: External and Internal Pressure Undermines Judicial Independence
There are mechanisms of pressure within the judiciary that undermine justice and the rule of law. Countering them requires institutional measures, but also support for the resilience of magistrates. These are the conclusions of a conference on the “Mechanisms of Pressure on Judges and Judicial Inde»»»
SkyTower celebrates Dragobete Day by releasing 1,000 biodegradable red balloons
Now in its sixth consecutive edition, SkyLove Day has become a cherished tradition at SkyTower, with the release of biodegradable balloons symbolizing a declaration of love and positive energy shared with the world. The biodegradable red balloons will be released from the esplanade in front of the »»»
Four Syrian Security Personnel Killed in ISIS Attack
Four Syrian security personnel were killed in ISIS terrorist group attack in the northern city of Raqa, which was recently taken by Damascus from Kurdish forces, state media reported on Monday. Syria's interior ministry said in a statement that the "terrorist attack" targeted a checkpoint in the ar»»»
MOI urges public to report begging through Metrash, hotline numbers
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior (MOI) has called on the public to report cases of begging, describing it as an uncivilised behaviour, and urging community participation in addressing the issue. In a message shared through its official platforms, the ministry encouraged residents to contribute»»»
Israeli settlers torch and deface West Bank mosque during Ramadan
Israeli settlers vandalized a mosque in the Israeli-occupied West Bank early Monday, spray-painting offensive phrases and setting a fire, according to the Palestinian Authority's Ministry of Religious Affairs. Worshippers arriving for the day's first prayers found the damage and a smoldering fire t»»»
Israeli Settlers Torch and Deface a West Bank Mosque during Ramadan
Israeli settlers vandalized a mosque in the Israeli-occupied West Bank early Monday, spray-painting offensive phrases and setting a fire, according to the Palestinian Authority’s Ministry of Religious Affairs. Worshippers arriving for the day's first prayers found the damage and a smoldering fire t»»»
Indian expat woman nabbed for overstaying UAE visa flies home. Here's how
Sharjah: An Indian expat woman, who was nabbed in Sharjah for overstaying the UAE visa, has flown home after legal intervention, according to a legal firm that provided support to her. Yab Legal Services said the woman hailing from the south Indian state of Kerala had secured a visa through an agen»»»
Commercial Bank of Syria resumes operations in Idlib after decade-long hiatus
Idlib, Feb. 23 (SANA) Governor of Idlib, Mohammad Abdul Rahman, inaugurated the Idlib branch of the Commercial Bank of Syria on Monday, marking a strategic step toward strengthening the provincial banking sector and alleviating financial burdens on citizens. In a statement to SANA, Abdul Rahman emp»»»
FM: Current global crises underscore urgent need to support disarmament efforts
Tunis, Feb. 23 (TAP) - The current global crises underscore the imperative of adhering to international legitimacy and multilateral action, in order to protect the will of states and prevent domination and polarisation policies that undermine...»»»
Japan media split on U.S. investment after tariff ruling - UPI.com
U.S. President Donald Trump attends a bilateral summit with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at the State Guest House in Tokyo, on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. File. Photo via Prime Minister's Office of Japan/UPI | License Photo Feb. 22 (Asia Today) -- Major Japanese newspapers welcomed a U.S. »»»
Excessive consumption in Ramadan: balancing spiritual values, economic responsibility, environmental awareness
Doha, Qatar: The holy month of Ramadan represents an opportunity to promote values of moderation, balance, solidarity, and self-discipline. However, the month also witnesses a noticeable rise in consumption levels across several sectors, particularly food, energy, and water. Instead of being a mont»»»
Ramadan: How many Rak’ahs should Taraweeh have?
Dubai: The UAE Council For FATWA has issued a new religious ruling clarifying the status, virtues and number of rak’ahs for Taraweeh prayers during the holy month of Ramadan, encouraging worshippers to maintain the practice as much as possible. In its statement, the Council said Taraweeh is a highl»»»
Sharjah intensifies inspections of factories and warehouses
In a proactive move to strengthen workplace safety standards, the Director General of the Sharjah Civil Defence Authority conducted an extensive inspection tour across several industrial areas in the emirate, visiting factories, warehouses and commercial establishments to assess compliance with app»»»
Ajman Police step up road safety drive for delivery riders
Ajman Police have stepped up road safety awareness efforts by organising a series of educational lectures for delivery motorcycle riders working with several private companies across the emirate. The initiative forms part of the main traffic campaign, “Towards a safe road for all its users,” and co»»»
Watchdogs say €650bn EU fund still ripe for fraud
The EU’s €650bn pandemic era fund remains wide open to fraud with weak accountability and oversight, according to financial watchdogs. “This vast sum of money offers huge potential scope for fraudulent activity,” says Katarína Kaszasová of the Luxembourg-based European Court of Auditors (ECA). Spea»»»