Hezbollah chief Sheikh Naim Qassem on Monday criticized the Lebanese government for offering “continuous concessions” to Israel, suggesting that the Lebanese state should halt all steps related to the so-called arms monopolization plan. “If you want to surrender, amend the constitution, because the»»»

Administrative liability for showing disrespect toward teachers and interfering in their professional activities is set to be tightened in Kyrgyzstan. The amendments, drafted by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic, affect offenders, parents of minors, and officials. Disresp»»»

The President of Kyrgyzstan signed the Law on Combating Corruption. The document has been officially published. It will enter into force in 10 days. The new law systematizes state anti-corruption policy—from prevention to combating and mitigating the consequences of corruption offenses. The documen»»»

US President Donald Trump said a US operation against Cuba, similar to the kidnapping of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, is unnecessary. "I don't want to answer that. Why would I answer that? If I was, it wouldn't be a very tough operation, as you can figure. But I don't think that'll be neces»»»

Australia has found itself trapped under a “heat dome” that threats to send temperatures up above 50°C. Authorities are already warning residents to stay indoors during the day. An intense heatwave has settled over the cou»»»

Australia has found itself trapped under a “heat dome” that threats to send temperatures up above 50°C. Authorities are already warning residents to stay indoors during the day. An intense heatwave has settled over the cou»»»

The Japanese government has pushed back against the latest bout of Chinese criticism over comments by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi concerning a potential contingency involving neighbouring Taiwan, Kyodo News has reported. »»»

Australia has found itself trapped under a “heat dome” that threats to send temperatures up above 50°C. Authorities are already warning residents to stay indoors during the day. An intense heatwave has settled over the cou»»»

Australia has found itself trapped under a “heat dome” that threats to send temperatures up above 50°C. Authorities are already warning residents to stay indoors during the day. An intense heatwave has settled over the cou»»»

Australia has found itself trapped under a “heat dome” that threats to send temperatures up above 50°C. Authorities are already warning residents to stay indoors during the day. An intense heatwave has settled over the cou»»»

Australia has found itself trapped under a “heat dome” that threats to send temperatures up above 50°C. Authorities are already warning residents to stay indoors during the day. An intense heatwave has settled over the cou»»»

Australia has found itself trapped under a “heat dome” that threats to send temperatures up above 50°C. Authorities are already warning residents to stay indoors during the day. An intense heatwave has settled over the cou»»»

The Japanese government has pushed back against the latest bout of Chinese criticism over comments by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi concerning a potential contingency involving neighbouring Taiwan, Kyodo News has reported. »»»

A rare Pokémon trading card has sold for a record $16,492,000 including buyer’s premium at an online auction in New Jersey, becoming the most expensive Pocket Monster card ever to change hands at a public sale, Japan’s Kyodo News has reported. »»»

Australia has found itself trapped under a “heat dome” that threats to send temperatures up above 50°C. Authorities are already warning residents to stay indoors during the day. An intense heatwave has settled over the cou»»»

Strategic alignment on defence production and technology cooperation is set to guide talks between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron in Mumbai on February 17, 2026. According to a pos»»»

The Japanese government has pushed back against the latest bout of Chinese criticism over comments by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi concerning a potential contingency involving neighbouring Taiwan, Kyodo News has reported. »»»

After a more-than-two-week absence from public view that raised concerns about whether he was alive or dead, Tajik leader Emomali Rahmon has reappeared.  The Tajik service of RFE/RL reported that Rahmon»»»

The Japanese government has pushed back against the latest bout of Chinese criticism over comments by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi concerning a potential contingency involving neighbouring Taiwan, Kyodo News has reported. »»»

Australia has found itself trapped under a “heat dome” that threats to send temperatures up above 50°C. Authorities are already warning residents to stay indoors during the day. An intense heatwave has settled over the cou»»»

Australia has found itself trapped under a “heat dome” that threats to send temperatures up above 50°C. Authorities are already warning residents to stay indoors during the day. An intense heatwave has settled over the cou»»»

Australia has found itself trapped under a “heat dome” that threats to send temperatures up above 50°C. Authorities are already warning residents to stay indoors during the day. An intense heatwave has settled over the cou»»»

After a more-than-two-week absence from public view that raised concerns about whether he was alive or dead, Tajik leader Emomali Rahmon has reappeared.  The Tajik service of RFE/RL reported that Rahmon»»»

Brazil's electoral court has opened an investigation into whether a lavish carnival parade celebrating President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva crossed the line into illegal early campaigning, transforming what began as a festive tribute at Rio de Janeiro's famed Sambadrome into a full-blown political s»»»

Brazil's electoral court has opened an investigation into whether a lavish carnival parade celebrating President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva crossed the line into illegal early campaigning, transforming what began as a festive tribute at Rio de Janeiro's famed Sambadrome into a full-blown political s»»»

Iran is pursuing a nuclear agreement with the United States centred on mutual economic benefits, greatly mirroring the US arrangement recently discussed between Washington and Russia. Tehran has proposed cooperation in oil and gas development, mining investment and aircraft purchases in an eff»»»

The violence that happened in the Yemeni city of Ataq last week that killed five and injured dozens cannot be reduced to a clash between protesters and security forces, nor to a banned rally or raised slogans. It was a stark reminder that the Southern Issue is no longer a postponed file in Yemen’s »»»

Jeffrey Epstein counselled senior Saudi officials to abandon the initial public offering (IPO) of state oil giant Saudi Aramco, warning that a listing would expose the Kingdom to sovereign liability and intrusive audits. A»»»

Iran is pursuing a nuclear agreement with the United States centred on mutual economic benefits, greatly mirroring the US arrangement recently discussed between Washington and Russia. Tehran has proposed cooperation in oil and gas development, mining investment and aircraft purchases in an eff»»»

Turkey's Akbank (AKBNK) has sold $600mn of subordinated Additional Tier 1 (AT1) eurobonds (XS3298828966 - US00971YAN04) at a coupon rate and yield-to-investor of 7.95% (priced at 100.00), the lender said on February 13. »»»

Uzbekistan’s largest digital platform Uzum has reported a 2025 net profit of $176mn with strong growth in its fintech and ecommerce businesses. Gross merchandise value (GMV) across ecommerce exceeded $500mn, up 1.5 times y»»»

Turkey's Akbank (AKBNK) has sold $600mn of subordinated Additional Tier 1 (AT1) eurobonds (XS3298828966 - US00971YAN04) at a coupon rate and yield-to-investor of 7.95% (priced at 100.00), the lender said on February 13. »»»

Romania’s economy contracted by 1.9% q/q and 1.4% y/y in Q4 2025, resulting in overall growth of just 0.6% for the full year (chart), according to flash estimates published by the National Institute of Statistics (INS) on February 13. »»»

After a more-than-two-week absence from public view that raised concerns about whether he was alive or dead, Tajik leader Emomali Rahmon has reappeared.  The Tajik service of RFE/RL reported that Rahmon»»»

An Albanian film and theatre actor has taken the government to court, alleging that her face and voice were used without permission to create a virtual cabinet member promoted as an anti-corruption tool, Reuters reported. »»»

North Macedonia will begin purchasing US liquefied natural gas once the new gas interconnector with Greece is completed, under a framework for a new Agreement on Reciprocal, Fair and Balanced Trade agreed with the United States, the White House announced on February 12. »»»

A 10-man Ukrainian drone team acting as an opposing force mock-destroyed two Nato battalions in half a day during a major Nato military exercise in Estonia, underscoring Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy claim that the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) is the most powerful army in Europe. »»»

A third option for free distribution of High-Cost Medicines was added on Monday to serve patients with serious illnesses, with the aim of definitively addressing the long waiting times at EOPYY pharmacies. In addition to EOPYY pharmacies and the possibility of home delivery, patients can now choose»»»

Opposition leader Peter Magyar vowed to revive Hungary’s economy, tackle corruption and restore civil liberties at a rally on February 15, which also marked the official start of the election campaign in Hungary. »»»

A 10-man Ukrainian drone team acting as an opposing force mock-destroyed two Nato battalions in half a day during a major Nato military exercise in Estonia, underscoring Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy claim that the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) is the most powerful army in Europe. »»»

Iran is pursuing a nuclear agreement with the United States centred on mutual economic benefits, greatly mirroring the US arrangement recently discussed between Washington and Russia. Tehran has proposed cooperation in oil and gas development, mining investment and aircraft purchases in an eff»»»

US President Donald Trump said he will be involved “indirectly” in talks with Iran in Geneva on Tuesday, calling them “very important.” "So I'll be involved in those talks indirectly, and they'll be very important, and we'll see what can happen," Trump told reporters on Air Force One on Monday. He »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump has said it is time for Ukraine to quickly come to the negotiating table to resolve the conflict with Russia. "Ukraine better come to the table fast. That's all I'm telling you," Trump told reporters on board Air Force One on Monday. Trump also called th»»»

Lebanon's government said Monday that the army would need at least four months to implement the second phase of the military's plan to disarm Hezbollah in the country's south. Lebanon's government last year committed to disarming Hezbollah, which was badly weakened in a recent war with Israel, and »»»

The spill occurred four weeks ago in the river, which runs between Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. 1 of 3 | President Donald Trump on Monday said that FEMA would step in to play a key role in the clean-up of a massive sewage spill in the Potomac River, pictured in 2023 from Mt. Vernon, Va.,»»»

Two suspects have been detained in Chui region of Kyrgyzstan for inflicting a stab wound in an act of hooliganism, the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Department of the region reported. According to the report, at approximately 00:30 a.m. on February 14, citizens identified as T.M., T.Zh»»»

The State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic (SCNS) reported that the building of the editorial office of Batken Tany has been returned to state ownership. As part of the implementation of state policy aimed at identifying and recovering illegally privatized state property, it w»»»

AMMAN — Non-Jordanian investors bought JD28.6 million in shares on the Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) in January, 2026, about 15.3 per cent of total trading value, while their sales totalled JD28.7 million over the same period, according to ASE statistics rreleased on Monday.Arab investors accounted fo»»»

MADRID — Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Monday presented a new public investment fund that he said would raise 120 billion euros ($142 billion) and help tackle the country's persistent housing crisis.Scarce and unaffordable housing is consistently a top concern for Spaniards and represents»»»


AMMAN — Mayor of Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) Yousef Shawarbeh met Monday with Chairperson of the Syrian Investment Authority (SIA) Talal Hilali to explore avenues for cooperation and technical exchange in urban development and investment promotion.

Shawarbeh said the GAM is advancing its ser»»»