Aeious Cruz: Fighting with heart, rising with purpose
At just 14 years old, Aeious Czedrich Cruz is already carving his name onto the international Taekwondo stage. A student of the Philippine International School (PISQ) and a proud athlete of Pinoy Taekwondo Center (PTC), Aeious began his journey not in pursuit of medals, but in pursuit of change. In»»»
AI Impact Summit 2026: Shaping human-centric future for AI
Agencies New Delhi At a defining moment in global technological history, the world gathered at the AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, with leaders, policymakers, innovators, and delegates from more than 100 countries in attendance. The Summit marked a major milestone for India, reflecting its grow»»»
QF’s Earthna and HBKU college unveil publication on ethics and faith in environmental action
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation’s (QF’s) Earthna Center for a Sustainable Future (Earthna) and QF’s Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s (HBKU) College of Islamic Studies have officially launched their publication, ‘Semiotics of Nature: Recharging Nature with Meaning for Environmental Ethics a»»»
Fifty One East, Fnac Qatar return to Qatar’s int’l tennis stage
Tribune News Network Doha Fifty One East, ‘Qatar’s favourite department store’, and Fnac Qatar, the leading leisure, culture and technology destination, have announced their continued sponsorship of two of the country’s most prestigious sporting events, the Qatar TotalEnergies Open and the Qatar Ex»»»
QC lays foundation stone for integrated educational complex in Sri Lanka
Tribune News Network Doha With generous support from donors in the State of Qatar, Qatar Charity (QC) has laid the foundation stone for the Qatar Charity Educational Complex at Al Hikma School in the Ampara district of eastern Sri Lanka. The ceremony was attended by representatives from the Ministr»»»
NATO allies agree to manufacture low-cost drones to counter Russia - UPI.com
NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Shekerinska, left, joined the European Group of Five in Krakow, Poland, on Friday to discuss efforts to strengthen Euro-Atlantic security and NATO’s deterrence and defense. Talks included a deal for the E5 countries -- Britain, France, Germany, Italy and Poland»»»
US, UK vow continued efforts to end Russia-Ukraine war
WASHINGTON, Feb 20 (KUNA) -- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper on Friday vowed to carry on joint diplomatic efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war.This came during a meeting between both sides in Washington, the US Department of State said in a press release."S»»»
General Assembly of Attorneys in Bulgaria Held in Sofia
A General Assembly of Attorneys in Bulgaria, convened by the Supreme Bar Council, was held in Sofia on Saturday. In a congratulatory address, Parliament Chair Raya Nazaryan expressed confidence in the good cooperation between the legislative branch and representatives of the Bar, which, in her word»»»
Yes, Bulgaria Stresses Urgent Need to Replace Regional Police Chiefs Nationwide
Speaking at a news conference at BTA's National Press Club in Kardzhali on Saturday, Yes, Bulgaria MPs Nadejda Iordanova, Bozhidar Bozhanov, and Martin Dimitrov said that there was an urgent need to replace the current directors of the regional police departments across the country, and they expect»»»
Tunisian economic mission to Abidjan to strengthen partnerships with Ivorian market
Tunis, Feb. 21 (TAP) – CONECT International is organising a multi-sector business mission to Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, from March 29 to April 2, 2026, as part of efforts to boost the openness of Tunisian enterprises to promising African markets and in...»»»
If Day: When Canada staged a Nazi occupation to sell the war
The invasion began in the north. Reports came first from Norway House: aircraft approaching in tight formation, flying low over frozen lakes and pine forest, their engines carrying through the winter air. Soon after, word arrived that the Canadian city of Selkirk had fallen. The German war machine,»»»
Trump signs emergency declaration for Potomac sewage spill - UPI.com
1 of 3 | Nearly 250 million gallons of untreated wastewater on Jan. 19 spilled into the Potomac River, pictured in 2022 in Washington, D.C., near The Kennedy Center. Photo by Pat Benic/UPI | License Photo Feb. 21 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump approved an emergency declaration that will mobilize t»»»
Israeli airstrikes in eastern Lebanon kill 8 Hezbollah members, officials say
Lebanon: An Israeli strike on Lebanon killed eight members of Hezbollah, an official from the group told AFP on Saturday, saying the attack hit a meeting the militants were holding far from Israel's border. The Israeli military said it targeted Hezbollah in the area, hours after it had announced st»»»
U.S. citizen in Texas shot, killed last year by federal immigration agent - UPI.com
The involvement of a federal agent in the shooting was confirmed this week. Protests in the United States surged in late January after the shooting death of a second U.S. citizen at the hands of immigration officials. This week, internal documents from the Department of Homeland Security show that »»»
Ramadan 2026: New guidelines announced for Umrah pilgrims in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia has rolled out comprehensive guidelines to preserve safety, security, and smooth movement of Umrah performers during Ramadan 1447AH, as visitor numbers surge at the Grand Mosque in Mecca. The measures form part of an operational plan to regulate crowds, enhance emergency readiness, and»»»
Ramadan 2026: How Muslims fast in countries where sun does not set
Doha, Qatar: At the far reaches of the northern hemisphere, where seasons overlap and conventional measures of time are disrupted, Muslims face a unique test each year when the month of Ramadan falls during the summer. In cities such as Kiruna in Sweden, Tromso in Norway, and parts of Canada and Al»»»
Anonymous donor contributes Dh35 million to Edge of Life campaign
Dubai: An anonymous philanthropist has contributed DhD35 million in support of the Edge of Life campaign to rescue five million children from hunger. The campaign was launched in Ramadan by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, with t»»»
Sofia City Court Chair Aleksiev Calls for Mutual Respect to Strengthen Rule of Law
Sofia City Court Chair Rusi Aleksiev said the rule of law could be strengthened and trust in the legal profession increased only through mutual respect, dialogue and standing by principles, on Saturday. He spoke to delegates at the General Assembly of Attorneys in Bulgaria, held by the Supreme Bar »»»
UAE introduces unified digital system for student assignments during Ramadan
Dubai: The UAE Ministry of Education has introduced a unified system for submitting and assessing student assignments from kindergarten to Grade 12 as part of the “Ramadan with the Family” initiative to strengthen consistency, transparency and digital learning across public schools. (Click here for»»»
There Is Such a People Seeks Prosecutor Probe of Caretaker Interior Minister Dechev Over Petrohan Pass Resignation Claims
There Is Such a People (TISP) MPs Toshko Yordanov and Aleksandar Rashev filed a complaint with the Sofia City Prosecutor’s Office, the party’s press service said here on Saturday. Yordanov and Rashev asked prosecutors to check whether Caretaker Minister of the Interior Emil Dechev pressured Ministr»»»
UK should send troops to Ukraine now, former PM Johnson tells BBC
Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson says that the UK and its allies should deploy non-combat troops to Ukraine right now, to "flip a switch" in Russian President Vladimir Putin's head. Speaking exclusively to Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg alongside the former head of the military, Adm Sir Tony Radak»»»
Trump pushes toward war with Iran as advisers urge focus on US voters and economy – Ya Libnan
Share: Trump’s supporters could support military action against Iran if it is decisive and limited , but prefer focus on the economy, inflation and jobs ahead of midterm election WASHINGTON- President Donald Trump has pushed the United States to the brink of war with Iran even as aides urge him to »»»
Special licensure exams for OFWs in the Middle East, other countries slated for May 2026
Dubai: Filipino professionals in the UAE and across the Middle East will be able to take their board exams without travelling back to the Philippines. The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) has announced that the 2026 Special Professional Licensure Examinations (SPLE) for overseas Filipino wo»»»
WHO confirms elimination of trachoma as a public health problem in Libya - particularly notable given years of political instability and humanitarian challenges on health services
The World Health Organization (WHO) today announced last Wednesday (18 February) that Libya has eliminated trachoma as a public health problem, which it considered a landmark victory for public health in WHO’s Eastern Mediterranean Region. This hard-won achievement protects future generations from »»»
Aldabaiba refutes Italian media reports of another health setback – says he was having a routine checkup coinciding with a Milan visit
Tripoli based Libyan Prime Minister, Abd Alhamid Aldabaiba, refuted Italian media reports that he had suffered a new health setback and had flown to a Milano hospital for treatment. Refuting the allegation, Aldabaiba admitted on his social media account that he ‘‘underwent some additional medical t»»»
Video: Qatar Customs seizes 5kg of narcotics at Hamad International Airport
Doha, Qatar: The Customs Department at Hamad International Airport thwarted an attempt to smuggle approximately five kilograms of a narcotic substance into the country. Five kilograms of Shabu, crystal methamphetamine, were seized during inspection. After a customs inspector became suspicious of a »»»
'Proud' Alcaraz digs deep to topple Rublev and reach Qatar final
Doha, Qatar: World no. 1 Carlos Alcaraz needed six match points before finally toppling defending champion Andrey Rublev 7-6 (7/3), 6-4 on Friday to reach the final of the Qatar Open. Playing his first tournament since completing his career Grand Slam at the Australian Open earlier in February, Alc»»»
Brazil, India ink critical minerals deal as leaders meet
India and Brazil agreed to boost cooperation on critical minerals and rare earths on Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said after talks in New Delhi with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. "The agreement on critical minerals and rare earths in a major step towards building resilien»»»
Prime Minister receives phone call from Iran's Foreign Minister
Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani has received a telephone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran HE Abbas Araghchi. During the call, the two sides discussed efforts to de-escalate tensio»»»
Iran to present nuclear deal draft to US in days – FM
A draft for a potential new nuclear agreement could be presented to the US by Tehran within days, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said. Araghchi made the remarks in an interview with US broadcaster MSNBC on Friday, following a second round of Oman-mediated indirect negotiations between »»»
The latest Nord Stream ‘revelation’ is part of a sinister info-control strategy
Only a few will be tempted to celebrate: German magazine Spiegel – once, a very long time ago, a proud flagship of critical investigate journalism but now an often cringe-inducing, radical-Centrist government and establishment mouthpiece – has noticed the obvious fact that Germany’s American overlo»»»
US–Iran tension: Serbia urges citizens to leave now
Dubai: Serbia has urged its citizens in Iran to leave the country “as soon as possible”, citing a deteriorating security situation as tensions escalate between Tehran and Washington over Iran’s nuclear programme. In a statement published overnight, Serbia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs advised again»»»
Hezbollah MP: Lebanese Blood Not Cheap, Condemnations Fall Short as Israeli Attacks Continue
Member of Hezbollah’s Loyalty to Resistance parliamentary bloc MP Rami Abu Hamdan said on Saturday condemnations are no longer effective regarding the Israeli attacks, stressing that the Lebanese blood “is not to be treated as cheap.” In remarks commenting on the Israeli massacre that killed at lea»»»
Vazrazhdane Leader Kostadinov: Caretaker Cabinet Prepares Vote Manipulation, Settles Scores
Vazrazhdane leader Kostadin Kostadinov accused the caretaker government lead by caretaker PM Andrey Gurov of preparing election manipulation and clearing the way for a future four-way arrangement involving former president Rumen Radev, Turkiye President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Continue the Change (CC»»»
Eight Hezbollah Members Killed in Israel’s Friday Strikes on Lebanon
Attacks carried out by Israel on Friday in eastern Lebanon killed eight members of Hezbollah, an official from the group told AFP on Saturday. Lebanon's health ministry said Friday that a total of 10 people were killed in strikes that hit the eastern Bekaa region. The Israeli military said it targe»»»
Pakistani expat wins Dh50,000 on Big Ticket after 10 years of trying
Dubai: A Pakistani expat has kicked off February with a life-changing moment, winning Dh50,000 in Big Ticket's second weekly e-draw. Riasat Khan never stopped believing. For the past 10 years, he purchased Big Ticket entries every single month without fail, first as part of one colleague group, the»»»
Aoun strongly condemns Israeli strikes on Bekaa and Sidon, urges int'l action
President Joseph Aoun on Saturday strongly condemned deadly Israeli attacks on the Bekaa and the Ain al-Helweh camp carried out a day prior, the latest despite a ceasefire with Hezbollah. In a statement, Aoun called the attacks "a blatant act of aggression aimed at thwarting diplomatic efforts" by »»»
‘It’s a living classroom’: How this Emirati guide turns zoo visits into lessons about wildlife
As the gates of Al Ain Zoo open each morning, Khaled Salem Alaryani is already reviewing the day’s schedule. Before the first visitors arrive, he checks in with the animal care team for updates – perhaps a special feeding session, a behavioural milestone or a moment worth highlighting during a tour»»»
Araghchi, Qatari PM Discuss Latest Iran-US Talks in Phone Call - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Araghchi, Qatari PM Discuss Latest Iran-US Talks in Phone Call 21-02-2026 10:55 AM In a telephone conversation on, Iranian Foreign Minister»»»
Trump announces 10% tariff on imports from all countries - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Trump announces 10% tariff on imports from all countries 21-02-2026 10:38 AM Latest News Urgent News Spanish FM calls EU Commission’s atten»»»
Spanish FM calls EU Commission’s attendance at Board of Peace meeting ‘mistake’ - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Spanish FM calls EU Commission’s attendance at Board of Peace meeting ‘mistake’ 21-02-2026 10:40 AM Latest News Urgent News Spanish FM call»»»
Asian Economies Weigh Impact of Fresh Trump Tariff Moves, Confusion
US trading partners in Asia started weighing fresh uncertainties on Saturday after President Donald Trump vowed to impose a new tariff on imports, hours after the Supreme Court struck down many of the sweeping levies he used to launch a global trade war. The court's ruling invalidated a number of t»»»
President Aoun: The continued attacks constitute a blatant act of aggression aimed at thwarting diplomatic efforts to establish stability and end hostilities - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe President Aoun: The continued attacks constitute a blatant act of aggression aimed at thwarting diplomatic efforts to establish stability a»»»
Lebanon President Joseph Aoun: We denounce last night’s Israeli strikes on Sidon and Bekaa - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanon President Joseph Aoun: We denounce last night’s Israeli strikes on Sidon and Bekaa 21-02-2026 09:56 AM Latest News Urgent News Leba»»»
MoPH launches 3rd public health sector football tournament
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health recently organised the opening ceremony of the third public health sector football tournament at Aspire Athletics Track Stadium, with the attendance of a large number of health sector leaders and employees. The tournament comes as part of the Ministry of P»»»
Trump Unleashes Personal Assault on 'Disloyal' Supreme Court Justices
US President Donald Trump launched an extraordinary personal attack Friday on the Supreme Court justices who struck down his global tariffs, including two of his own appointees, and claimed they were being "swayed by foreign interests." "I'm ashamed of certain members of the court, absolutely asham»»»
Tumbler Ridge suspect's ChatGPT account banned before shooting
OpenAI banned a ChatGPT account owned by the suspect of a mass shooting in British Columbia more than half a year before the attack took place. The AI company said they had identified an account owned by Jesse Van Rootselaar in June 2025 under abuse and enforcement detection, which includes identif»»»
Brazil, India Eye Critical Minerals Deal as Leaders Meet
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva are set to meet in New Delhi on Saturday, seeking to boost cooperation on critical minerals and rare earths. Brazil has the world's second-largest reserves of these elements, which are used in everything from ele»»»
Abu Dhabi abattoirs gear up for busy Ramadan
Abu Dhabi’s municipal authorities have stepped up preparations for the busy Ramadan season, confirming that abattoirs across the capital are fully ready to handle rising demand while maintaining strict health and safety standards. The Abu Dhabi City Municipality said a series of operational and pre»»»
Parliamentary Elections Preparations Kick off in Lebanon Despite Doubts They Will Be Held
Political forces in Lebanon have kicked off their preparations for the upcoming parliamentary elections in May despite doubts that they may not be held. No more than ten candidates have so far submitted their nominations as the political powers work on postponing the elections while still preparing»»»