Dubai: Dubai gold prices moved higher again on Wednesday morning, tracking gains in global bullion markets and reviving buying interest across jewellery counters. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.At 9.10 am, 24K gold was priced at Dh608.25 per gram, up from Dh604.75 on »»»

A Russian strike has killed at least four people, including three young children, in a town west of Kharkiv, a Ukrainian official says. Oleg Synegubov, head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration, said two boys, both 1, a two-year-old girl and a 34-year-old man died after a drone hit a hou»»»

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he was considering sending a second aircraft carrier to the Middle East, even as Washington and Tehran prepare to resume negotiations aimed at averting a new conflict. Oman facilitated talks between Iran and the US last week, which a spokesperson for Iran's»»»

Mourners in southern Lebanon on Tuesday buried a father and his young son killed in an Israeli drone strike that targeted a Hezbollah member. Hassan Jaber, a police officer, and his child, Ali, were on foot when the strike on Monday hit a passing car in the center of their town, Yanouh, relatives s»»»

The United States on Tuesday imposed sanctions against a gold exchange it said facilitates Iranian financial support to Lebanon’s Hezbollah. The Treasury Department said the targeted gold exchange was part of Al-Qard al-Hassan, a Hezbollah financial institution already under US sanctions and whose »»»

Doha, Qatar: Government entities marked Qatar’s National Sport Day with a wide range of sporting, recreational and awareness activities at Aspire Park, reaffirming the State’s commitment to promoting physical activity as a way of life and enhancing the health and wellbeing of society. The celebrati»»»

On Wednesday, February 11, the National Assembly is expected to debate at first reading amendments to the Social Security Code tabled by the Council of Ministers, according to the legislature's draft agenda this week, published on its website. The draft amendments are aimed to introduce a multi-fun»»»

Dubai: Bollywood actress Fatima Sana Shaikh opened up about battling bulimia for a year during her candid conversation on the Chapter 2 with Rhea Chakraborty podcast. The actress revealed how the discipline she maintained for her transformation in Dangal slowly gave way to cycles of binge eating, r»»»

Feb. 10 (UPI) -- Ten people were dead, including the suspect gunman, and dozens were injured Tuesday in two connected shootings at a high school and a residence in rural British Columbia, Canadian authorities said. Six people were found dead at the high school in Tumbler Ridge, a town of about 2,40»»»

A French yoga teacher who was held in a blood and feces-stained Venezuelan jail on suspicion of being a US spy described how guards put him "through hell" in an attempt to break him. Camilo Castro, who has Chilean origins, was detained on June 26, 2025 after crossing into Venezuela from neighbourin»»»

Dubai: Kuwait’s Cabinet has declared a two-day public holiday across government entities to mark National Day and Liberation Day, creating a four-day extended break for most public sector employees when combined with the weekend. The decision was announced after the weekly Cabinet meeting chaired b»»»

Indonesia has announced preparations to deploy up to 8,000 soldiers to Gaza, becoming the first country to signal participation in the second phase of a ceasefire arrangement brokered by the United States late last year, BBC reports. »»»

Indonesia has announced preparations to deploy up to 8,000 soldiers to Gaza, becoming the first country to signal participation in the second phase of a ceasefire arrangement brokered by the United States late last year, BBC reports. »»»

It is possible to carry goods to and from China overland through the Caucasus, from the Caspian Sea to Türkiye, without having to pass through Iran or Russia, but it involves going through Armenia and Azerbaijan, which have spent decades at loggerheads. Last year, however, there was a breakthrough »»»

The American military operation in Venezuela at the beginning of this year did not end with the echo of its final strike. On the contrary, it marked the advent of a new US approach to managing what Washington calls its “hot files”. What, then, does US President Donald Trump seek in Latin America? C»»»

Kamchybek Tashiev stated that his dismissal from his post was «unexpected» for him. His address to citizens, published on social media by his supporters, says. According to Kamchybek Tashiev, he traveled abroad with the president’s permission to undergo medical examinations following a previous sur»»»

On February 12, 2026, the much anticipated 13th general elections will be held in Bangladesh, amid heightened competition between the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), allied with the Twelve-Party Alliance, and the Eleven-Party Alliance led by the Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami. »»»

On February 12, 2026, the much anticipated 13th general elections will be held in Bangladesh, amid heightened competition between the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), allied with the Twelve-Party Alliance, and the Eleven-Party Alliance led by the Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami. »»»

On February 12, 2026, the much anticipated 13th general elections will be held in Bangladesh, amid heightened competition between the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), allied with the Twelve-Party Alliance, and the Eleven-Party Alliance led by the Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami. »»»

On February 12, 2026, the much anticipated 13th general elections will be held in Bangladesh, amid heightened competition between the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), allied with the Twelve-Party Alliance, and the Eleven-Party Alliance led by the Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami. »»»

Kyrgyz athlete Artur Saparbekov competed at his first Winter Olympics in Italy. According to the Games’ website, the freestyle cross-country skiing competition began on February 10, with 94 athletes competing. Saparbekov started the qualifying round with number 91. He completed the first 800 meters»»»

Donald Trump’s first year of his second presidential term has been a roller coaster of twists and turns both at home and abroad—particularly in the Middle East. His regional focus was driven by two main factors: first, Trump’s own ego and sense of possible place in history; and second, the volatile»»»

Dubai: Dubai International (DXB) has rewritten the global aviation record books, welcoming 95.2 million travellers in 2025 – the highest annual international passenger traffic ever recorded by any airport, the world’s busiest hub announced Wednesday morning. Sign up for our daily business newslette»»»

Ten people are dead and dozens were injured Tuesday in a shooting at a school and residence in rural British Columbia, Canada. Image courtesy of UPI Feb. 10 (UPI) -- Ten people are dead, including the suspect gunman, and dozens are injured following a shooting at a high school and a residence in ru»»»

The Al Madam Court of First Instance has rejected a father’s objection to a judicial order permitting his four-year-old daughter to travel abroad with her custodian, after ruling that his failure to comply with the court’s instructions caused the travel date to lapse, rendering the objection legall»»»

Where else in Dubai can CEOs, creatives, tech enthusiasts, trivia buffs and brunch-loving professionals go head-to-head over questions like which luxury watch brand times Wimbledon, or whether Adidas or Puma traces its roots to Adolf Dassler? The answer is the IBPC Corporate Quiz and it’s back, big»»»

Juan Pablo Guanipa, a close ally of opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, was placed under house arrest on Tuesday, just hours after being freed from prison, sparking outcry over ongoing repression of political dissidents in Venezuela. A close ally of Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Mac»»»

A Colombian senator was rescued from kidnappers Tuesday as the country's president reported an attempt on his own life in the run-up to elections that observers have warned could be marred by violence. Senator Aida Quilcue, an award-winning Indigenous activist, was taken by unknown people in her ho»»»

Dubai: Weak surface pressure systems, combined with an upper-level high-pressure ridge, are set to bring generally fair to partly cloudy weather across the UAE from today through the coming days, with temperatures gradually rising and patchy overnight fog expected in some areas, according to the na»»»

Indian expats in the UAE are increasingly switching to chip-enabled e-passports, marking a historic shift in travel documentation. The rollout by the Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the Consulate in Dubai, starting October, 2025, introduces third-generation e-passports with embedded RFID chips that»»»

Tesla built its empire on electric vehicles, but recent moves suggest a profound strategic shift. While automotive remains core for now, the company is reallocating capital and executive attention toward energy infrastructure, AI, robotics, and autonomy. Also Read: Tesla acquires Shanghai land for »»»

Dubai: From roadside tea stalls to neighbourhood cafés, “chai pe charcha” — conversations over a cup of tea — has long been part of India’s social fabric. But in Bengaluru’s crowded restaurants, hoteliers say casual chatter is increasingly stretching into hour-long real estate and political discuss»»»

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on Tuesday acknowledged having lunch on Jeffrey Epstein’s private island in 2012, as newly released records intensified scrutiny of his past ties to the convicted sex offender and fuelled calls for his resignation. Facing growing calls for his resignation, US Co»»»

Dubai: Israel’s security cabinet has approved a series of steps that significantly expand Israeli control over the occupied West Bank. While the full text remains classified, senior ministers have publicly outlined the changes, which do not require further legislative approval and are expected to t»»»

Dubai: UAE residents planning holidays around the upcoming school breaks are facing a clear choice: travel during Ramadan for lower fares or wait for Eid Al Fitr and pay significantly more. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.With the academic calendar placing the February»»»

Washington wants European NATO member states to become less reliant on the US, allowing the latter to shift its focus elsewhere, US envoy to the military bloc, Matthew Whitaker, has said. Since assuming office in January 2025, President Donald Trump has repeatedly accused NATO allies of freeloading»»»

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he spoke to Donald Trump Tuesday and would resolve a row sparked by the US president's threats to block a new bridge between the two countries. Trump said late Monday that the United States should own "at least half" of the under-construction Gordie Howe bri»»»

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is reportedly softening her push to create a spy unit under her direct control after facing significant internal resistance, Politico reported on Monday. The move follows a prolonged standoff with EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas and reportedly »»»

The island economy was already struggling under the burden of decades of US sanctions, but the situation in Cuba has rapidly deteriorated since Donald Trump signed an executive order, threatening to impose tariffs on countries that sell or provide oil to the Caribbean nation. As airlines suspend fl»»»

Dubai: Every few months, speculation resurfaces about an ambitious concepts linked to the city—a "Dh5 billion mixed-use development" shaped like the Moon. Social media adds to the momentum, floating possible locations and launch dates, often with striking certainty. The idea first gained traction i»»»

EU lawmakers on Tuesday approved changes to the bloc’s asylum system that would allow fast-track rejections and the transfer of asylum seekers to countries deemed “safe”, a move that marks a sharp hardening of European migration policy and has drawn strong criticism from rights groups. EU lawmakers»»»

Dubai: For many UAE residents, international travel is routine. Europe, the UK, and the US feature regularly on itineraries for holidays, business meetings, and family visits. Yet visa refusals across these destinations remain high, often due to avoidable errors rather than complex immigration issu»»»

AMMAN — The Amman Chamber of Industry (ACI) held a specialised workshop on Tuesday to support women-led industrial companies in expanding their exports.The event was organised in collaboration with the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Supply, the Business and Professional Women Association (BPWA), a»»»

The Trump administration is set to repeal an Obama-era regulation that serves as the basis for combating greenhouse gas emissions in the US, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced on Tuesday. US President Donald Trump's administration is set to finalise on Thursday its repeal of a f»»»

Colombian President Gustavo Petro said Tuesday that he had survived an assassination attempt Monday night while travelling by helicopter. Colombian President Gustavo Petro said Tuesday he had escaped an assassination attempt hours earlier, after months of warnings about an alleged plot by drug»»»

The island economy was already struggling under the burden of decades of US sanctions, but the situation in Cuba has rapidly deteriorated since Donald Trump signed an executive order, threatening to impose tariffs on countries that sell or provide oil to the Caribbean nation. As airlines suspend fl»»»

On Tuesday, the Grenoble public prosecutor's office launched an appeal for witnesses concerning a 79-year-old man suspected of aggravated rape and sexual assault committed against 89 minors in several countries between 1967 and 2022.  The suspect, former teacher Jacques Leveugle, has also conf»»»

Meta Platforms and YouTube defended themselves in a landmark civil suit in Los Angeles on Monday, where they were accused of purposely designing their products to cause addiction in children. The US's leading tech companies are facing several similar court cases across the country. Also in this edi»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Msheireb Properties has unveiled its comprehensive seasonal programme for Ramadan and Eid Al Fitr 2026, themed “Layali Msheireb.” Running through the holy month, the smart and sustainable district, Msheireb Downtown Doha, will become a glowing hub of community, celebration»»»

AL MISNAD MEETS SEVERAL WFP OFFICIALS Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met separately with Executive Director of the World Food Programme (WFP) Cindy McCain, WFP Deputy Executive Director Carl Skau, Assistant Executive Director Rania Dagash»»»