Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent a cable of condolences to the Governor General of Canada HE Mary Simon over the victims of a school shooting incident in the province of British Columbia, wishing the injured a speedy recovery.»»»

A French-flagged yacht carrying four people was completely destroyed after running into difficulty and being smashed against rocks off the southern coast of the Peloponnese. The vessel had reportedly departed from Tunisia with Piraeus as its final destination. However, on Wednesday it suffered mech»»»

Bulgaria’s outgoing Defence Minister Atanas Zapryanov and Chief of Defence Admiral Emil Eftimov will participate in the 62nd Munich Security Conference on February 13-14, the Defence Ministry said in a press release on Thursday. The annual forum brings together high-ranking government officials and»»»

Dubai police have issued a stern warning against the illegal trade and use of fireworks, stressing tough penalties to protect children and ensure public safety during the holy month. Speaking as part of the “Beware of Fireworks” campaign, First Lieutenant Engineer Al Reem Abdul Rahman Abdullah with»»»

Germany's highest court on Thursday threw out a case brought by a Palestinian civilian from Gaza seeking to sue the German government over its weapons exports to Israel. The complainant, supported by the European Center for Constitutional and Human Rights (ECCHR), had been seeking to challenge expo»»»

The speaker of Germany's lower house of parliament briefly visited the Israeli-controlled part of the Gaza Strip on Thursday, the body told AFP. Julia Kloeckner spent "about an hour in the part of Gaza controlled by Israeli army forces", parliament said, becoming the first German official to visit »»»

Doha: The State of Qatar and the Democratic Republic of the Congo signed a twinning agreement on Thursday between the Ministry of Municipality and the Kinshasa Municipality, aimed at enhancing bilateral cooperation and exchanging expertise in municipal and development fields, on the sidelines of th»»»

Embracing a "two-speed EU" and "buying European" were among issues being discussed Thursday at a summit of European leaders as they grapple with how to revive the bloc's ecoonomy and stave off competiton from China and the United States. File photo by Patrick Seeger/EPA-EFE Feb. 12 (UPI) -- Leaders»»»

Doha, Qatar: The President of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani has crowned the winners of the final races for adult and young camels categories at the conclusion of the annual purebred Arabian camel racing festival for the Sword of HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad»»»

Tunis, Feb 12 (TAP) - The Agricultural Investment Promotion Agency (APIA) launched a final call for applications targeting holders of agricultural projects, service ventures or agricultural product processing initiatives, as well as investors...»»»

Dubai: Abdulmagied Ahmed Seddiqi, co-owner of Seddiqi Holding, which oversees Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons, the leading luxury watch retailer in the UAE, has passed away. The death was announced by his brother, Abdul Hamied Ahmed Seddiqi, in a family statement shared on social media. The statement identifi»»»

Beyond Developments has announced the launch of its new flagship project, “Evermore,” valued at more than Dh25 billion, covering an area exceeding 7 million square feet. The development marks the company’s first fully integrated destination on Marjan Beach in Ras Al Khaimah. The move reflects the c»»»

Recent data published by the National Institute of Statistics shows a cautious evolution of consumer spending in Romania: retail trade recorded growth of just 0.2% in 2025, while the food segment declined by 2.7%. In the context of these figures, Shopfully identifies not a crisis but a profound tra»»»

Dubai: Pakistan has achieved a significant milestone in its national space program with the successful launch of its second indigenous Electro-Optical Earth Observation Satellite, EO-2, from China’s Yangjiang Seashore Launch Centre (YSLC) on Thursday. Developed entirely in-house by the Pakistan Spa»»»

Dubai: Abdulmagied Ahmed Seddiqi, co-owner and chairman of Seddiqi Holding and chairman of Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons, has died. The death was announced by his brother, Abdul Hamied Ahmed Seddiqi, in a family statement shared on social media. Abdul Hamied opened the post with a verse from the Holy Quran:»»»

A sociological survey by the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) examined Europeans’ attitudes towards the role of the European Union (EU) and the United States (US). The findings were presented at an event held in Sofia on Thursday. The survey was conducted in November 2025 in several mem»»»

Authentic Islamic finance can unlock large scale investments in outer space infrastructure development and exploration. This uncommon opportunity identified 13 years ago is now ripe for the taking. While the technical design of the Islamic instruments that can facilitate space investments are fasci»»»

Polls show NATO allies are increasingly considering the US unreliable – but that perception does not emerge in a vacuum, says Adriel Kasonta, a London-based foreign affairs analyst. "It is the cumulative effect of a decade of strategic whiplash," Kasonta tells Sputnik. "From European and Canadian v»»»

Tunis, Feb 12 (TAP) - Media stakeholders, civil society actors and international organisations on Thursday in Tunis called for the institutionalisation of media and information literacy, presented as a key lever to safeguard freedom of expression in...»»»

US actor James Van Der Beek, the star of the American TV series "Dawson's Creek," died on Wednesday at age 48 after a battle with colorectal cancer. "Our beloved James David Van Der Beek passed peacefully this morning. He met his final days with courage, faith, and grace," read a post on his Instag»»»

Tunis, Feb 12 (TAP) - “KEY - The Energy Transition Expo 2026” will be held on March 4-6 at the Rimini Exhibition Centre, in northeastern Italy, with the aim of cementing bridges between Europe and Africa, particularly North Africa, in the energy...»»»

A 26-year-old man accused of sexually abusing a 15-year-old minor and recording the act on his mobile phone has been remanded in custody pending trial. According to the complaint, the alleged incident took place last October in an abandoned building in the Thessaloniki suburb of Polichni. The suspe»»»

President Iliana Iotova met with Bulgarian Patriarch and Metropolitan of Sofia Patriarch Daniil, the President’s Press Secretariat reported on Thursday. The meeting was held at the invitation of the Holy Synod of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church. "Faith unites us and instills values that are necessary»»»

Dubai: As part of its Ramadan outreach and road safety drive, Dubai Police has rolled out the ‘Ramadan Without Accidents’ initiative, aimed at reducing speeding and reckless driving during the critical minutes before Maghrib. Lieutenant Colonel Abdul Rahman Al Falasi, Director of the Traffic Awaren»»»

Dubai Police, represented by its Sports Excellence Centre, will stage the Ramadan Games Championship from February 20 to March 11, bringing together officers and community members in a wide-ranging sporting showcase across the emirate. Colonel Abdul Basit Ali Abdul Rahman said the championship will»»»

Bulgaria will face unsettled and wet weather on Friday, according to the forecast issued by the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology for February 13. Cloud cover will be widespread, and rainfall is expected to affect nearly the entire country as the day progresses. Rainfall amounts will »»»

Doha, Qatar: Under the auspices of Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, Minister of Municipality HE Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah inaugurated Thursday the 13th edition of the Qatar International Agricultural Exhibition "»»»

Tunis, Feb. 12 (TAP)- The trade deficit shrank to TND 1,287.6 million by late January down from TND 1,764.6 million during the same period in 2025, the National Institute of Setatistics (INS) Thursday said in a note on foreign trade at current...»»»

Light, swift and agile, Sarma is a weapon adapted for modern warfare where the difference between completing your mission and being obliterated is measured in minutes. So what exactly makes a perfect weapon for quick hit-and-run strikes that can put a hurt on the enemy and escape retaliation? Russi»»»

Syrian government forces have taken control of a base in the east of the country that was run for years by US troops as part of the war against the ISIS group, the Defense Ministry said in a statement Thursday. The al-Tanf base sits on a strategic location, close to the borders with Jordan and Iraq»»»

1 of 3 | United Launch Alliance Vulcan rocket lifts off from Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Thursday. Photo by Pat Benic/UPI | License Photo Feb. 12 (UPI) -- A United Launch Alliance Vulcan Centaur rocket launched successfully Thursday morning while experienci»»»

The Central Election Commission (CEC) launched a public procurement procedure related to machine voting in the early parliamentary elections scheduled for 2026, in accordance with the technical specifications and contractual terms, the Commission announced on Thursday. The estimated value of the co»»»

PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, February 12: Gisèle Pelicot gives far-reaching interviews in the French press ahead of the release of her upcoming book. Also, Donald Trump's climate and energy policies continue to reject scientific consensus. Finally, we bring you the story of the figure skating coach at »»»

With Valentine's Day being celebrated this coming Saturday, we're taking a look at how many of us might say "I love you" to that special someone. There are of course roses, simple acts of kindness like preparing a meal, but also chocolates and other sweet treats. Eugénie Pont from Fou de Patisserie»»»

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot has referred prosecutors to a French diplomat linked to Jeffrey Epstein, who is suspected of passing UN documents to the late convicted financier. The diplomat, Fabrice Aidan, accused of acting as a fixer for Epstein, reportedly provided him with contac»»»

Doha, Qatar: The General Directorate of Passports concluded a training course titled “Forgery Detection and Biometric Investigation,” organized by the Internal Training Center of the Administrative Affairs Department in cooperation with the Federal Police of the Federal Republic of Germany. The gra»»»

People eat at a restaurant in Shanghai, China, 30 October 2025 (issued 31 October 2025). File. Photo by ALEX PLAVEVSKI / EPA Feb. 11 (Asia Today) -- China's restaurant industry, long seen as resilient in the world's largest consumer market, is facing mounting bankruptcies as domestic demand weakens»»»

Doha: Gold prices in the Qatari market rose by 1.97 percent during the current week, reaching USD 5,060.27200 per ounce on Thursday, according to data released by Qatar National Bank. The bank's data showed that the price of gold per ounce increased from USD 4,962.34000 its level last Sunday. At th»»»

Forty-seven years ago today, a political earthquake reshaped West Asia and sent shockwaves through the global order. The Islamic Revolution in Iran did far more than topple a monarchy; it marked the emergence of a state determined to define its own destiny outside a system long dominated by the Uni»»»

Dubai: Shivam Mishra, son of Uttar Pradesh tobacco businessman K.K. Mishra and the main accused in the Kanpur Lamborghini crash case, was arrested on Thursday morning after days of confusion, competing claims and dramatic courtroom developments. Kanpur Nagar Deputy Commissioner of Police Atul Kumar»»»

A viral video of a Filipina being attacked by a foreign man inside a mall in Singapore is storming social media and drawing attention of fellow overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). The video, recorded by a passerby, showed the woman walking away as the foreigner kicked her hard. As a result, the two f»»»

Except for a single reported incident, voting in Bangladesh appears to be proceeding peacefully, FRANCE 24’s correspondent reports.This election is seen as a crucial test for Bangladesh’s democracy after years of political unrest. Voting is taking place under tight security and will determine the c»»»

“People in Bangladesh are exciting that democracy is returning and that there's a free and fair election,” explains Dr. Sohela Nazneed, Senior Fellow at the Institute of Development Studies in Brighton, speaking to Oliver Farry on FRANCE 24. The country goes to the polls after 17 years of authorita»»»

Türkiye's central bank on Thursday increased its estimates for inflation as officials try to rein in soaring price increases that have weighed on the economy for years. The official inflation rate is now seen falling to between 15 and 21 percent by the end of this year, up from a previous forecast »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) announced that the construction of the Colleges of Medicine and Health Sciences building at Qatar University (QU) has reached 96 percent completion. The project is scheduled for completion in the second quarter of 2026, as part of Ashghal's efforts »»»

Doha, Qatar: In the context of strengthening cooperation and exchanging expertise in technical systems and digital transformation, the General Directorate of Communications and Information Systems at the Ministry of Interior welcomed a delegation from the Ministry of Interior of Romania, headed by »»»

Digital WorldGlobal issuesAI-fueled chip shortage drives up smartphone pricesAstrid Prange de OliveiraThe era of cheap data storage is ending. Artificial intelligence is pushing chip prices higher and exacerbating supply shortages. Anyone buying a new smartphone in 2026 should brace for higher pric»»»

Sharjah: Air Arabia has reported its strongest financial performance to date, posting a record pre-tax net profit of Dh1.8 billion for the year ending December 31, 2025. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The figure marks a 14 per cent increase compared with Dh1.6 billion»»»

Bulgaria has the potential to increase its competitiveness in the automotive industry by expanding its contribution to the sector, outgoing Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov told German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, the Council of Ministers announced in a Facebook post on Thursday. The two spoke at an i»»»