DOHA: The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC) has unveiled the logo for Qatar Environment Day 2026 under the theme 'Our Behavior... Is Reflected in Our Environment',highlighting the core relationship between people and their environment and underscoring that responsible environmental»»»

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Doha, Qatar: Qatar Central Bank has announced that financial institutions in the country will be closed tomorrow, February 10, 2026, on occassion of National Sport Day. In a social media post, it said, "With reference to Clause (2) of Article (2) of Amiri Decree No. (57) of 2025 outlining official »»»

Doha: Qatar’s men’s volleyball team has qualified for the 2026 Asian Cup finals, which will be held in Japan from September 4 to 13. The qualification was confirmed after the Asian Volleyball Confederation approved Qatar’s recent results, highlighted by its runner-up finish at the 2025 Asian Nation»»»

Doha, Qatar: “It’s awesome,” said Patrick Reed as he lifted the Mother of Pearl Trophy in Doha. Reed’s triumph at the Qatar Masters yesterday capped an exceptional Gulf swing, as he secured a two-stroke victory to extend his dominant run in the region. Reed arrived at Doha Golf Club (DGC) brimming »»»

Venezuela's Nobel peace laureate Maria Corina Machado said on Monday that armed men "kidnapped" a close ally shortly after his release by authorities, following ex-leader Nicolas Maduro's capture. The country's Public Prosecutor's Office confirmed later that same day that former National Assembly v»»»

The West’s efforts to block the ongoing transition from the old world order - built around the dominance of the dollar and enforced via the IMF, the World Bank, and the WTO - “cannot succeed, because it is an objective, irreversible process,” Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated in an inte»»»

An elderly man is fighting for his life after being attacked late last night in an underpass in Varna’s Sea Garden, located between the “Akaciite” and “Dolphinarium” public transport stops. The victim, aged 80, was stabbed and remains in critical condition, according to preliminary information. Inv»»»

Gulf News and BeingShe are set to raise the bar with the sixth edition of the Excellence Awards, reaffirming the platform’s role as a leading celebration of women’s leadership and impact. Returning to Dubai’s iconic Museum of the Future, the 2026 edition marks a significant evolution of the awards,»»»

Dubai: The Abu Dhabi Commercial Court of First Instance has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a real estate broker seeking Dh117,000 in commission from a property owner, ruling that no approved written brokerage contract had been registered as required by law. The broker had asked the court to order the»»»

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Doha, Qatar: Former Grand Slam finalists Karolina Muchova and Karolína Pliskova headlined a strong opening day at the Qatar TotalEnergies Open, which saw several early upsets at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex yesterday. Muchova, the 14th seed, proved too strong for Romanian Jaq»»»

Nutrition experts revealed that magnesium is often not given the same attention as other vitamins and minerals, although it plays a pivotal role in supporting the overall health of our body, especially improving blood sugar management and supporting neuro-psychological balance. According to the US »»»

The death toll in a building collapse in the northern Lebanese city of Tripoli on Sunday climbed to nine, a civil defense official said Sunday-- the second such incident in weeks. The state-run National News Agency (NNA) reported "the collapse of an old building" in Tripoli's Bab al-Tabbaneh neighb»»»

Doha, Qatar: Safari Group is gearing up for Qatar National Sport Day (NSD) with a wide array of sports competitions and celebrations. On February 10, various Safari outlets will host diverse events. The highlight of this year’s celebration is the thrilling Arm Wrestling competition to be held at Sa»»»

The White House is preparing to convene the first leadership meeting of the newly created “Board of Peace” focused on Gaza, with the summit expected to take place around February 19, according to a US official and diplomats from four countries involved in the body, as reported by Axios. The aim of »»»

Indian refiners are avoiding Russian oil purchases for delivery in April and are expected to stay away from such trades for longer, refining and trade sources said, a move that could help New Delhi seal a trade pact with Washington, according to Reuters. The US and India moved closer to a trade pac»»»

South Korea grounded an aging fleet of military helicopters on Monday after a chopper crashed during a training exercise and killed two people on board. The AH-1S Cobra was training for emergency landings when it "crashed due to an unidentified cause" in Gapyeong county west of Seoul, the army said»»»

A 59-year-old man was killed Sunday when his car veered off a mountain road and plunged into a ravine in the Evrytania region of central Greece, authorities said. The crash occurred on the road linking the villages of Prousos and Tornos, near the Holy Monastery of Panagia Prousiotissa. Under unclea»»»

Damascus, Feb. 9 (SANA) Syria’s civil aviation authority said Sunday that Turkey has supplied new ground-based navigation systems to Aleppo International Airport to improve flight safety and operational efficiency. The head of the Syrian Civil Aviation and Air Transport Authority, Omar al-Hosari, s»»»

Doha, Qatar: Chief Executive Officer of QC+, Kirstin Mearns (pictured), has described Art Basel Qatar as a defining moment in the country’s cultural journey, positioning the fair as a catalyst for long-term growth in both the creative economy and the wider cultural ecosystem. Speaking to The Penins»»»

Kyrgyz track and field athletes successfully competed at the Asian Indoor Athletics Championships, currently underway in Tianjin, China. The State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports reported. According to official results, Nursultan Keneshbekov showed 7 minutes 55.06 seconds in the 3,000-meter »»»

Doha, Qatar: Secretary-General of the Palestinian National Initiative Mustafa Barghouti has said that Palestinian steadfastness on the ground has successfully thwarted the Zionist project. Speaking to The Peninsula on the sidelines of 17th Al Jazeera Forum, which is held in Doha from February 7 to »»»

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said that Moscow will not attack EU or NATO member states unless it is attacked first “We have no intention of attacking Europe. There is no reason to do so,” the top Russian diplomat told NTV in an interview aired on Sunday. “If Europe acts on its threats»»»

Elon Musk said on Sunday that SpaceX has shifted its focus to building a "self-growing city" on the moon, which could be achieved in less than 10 years. SpaceX still intends to start on Musk's long-held ambition of a city on Mars within five to seven years, he wrote on his X social media platform, »»»

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To reduce water losses used for irrigation, the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan plans to fully concrete Big Chui Canal. Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Repub»»»

At least 75 agricultural processing plants are planned to be opened in Kyrgyzstan in 2026. Bakyt Torobaev, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan, announced at a meeting of the Committee on Agrarian Policy, Wat»»»

Doha, Qatar: Neel Shukla, a famous artist and senior art consultant, has described Qatar as one of the most inspiring destinations for contemporary art and hospitality design, highlighting his extensive body of work in the country and praising the vision behind Art Basel Qatar during his recent vis»»»

Authorities cordon off a site in Gapyeong County, about 34 miles northeast of Seoul, where an Army AH-1S Cobra helicopter crashed on Monday, killing two. Photo by Yonhap SEOUL, Feb. 9 (UPI) -- Two South Korean army soldiers died after their AH-1S Cobra attack helicopter crashed during a training ex»»»

Japan switched on the world's biggest nuclear power plant again on Monday, its operator said, after an earlier attempt was quickly suspended due to a minor glitch. The Kashiwazaki-Kariwa plant in the Niigata region restarted at 2:00 pm (0500 GMT), AFP quoted the Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO)»»»

The supply of drinking water will be suspended in Bishkek’s Gorodok Energetikov on February 10, the press service of Bishkek City Hall reported. The water outage will last from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. in residential buildings, schools, preschool institutions, healthcare, as well as other social, communi»»»

Opposition leader Juan Pablo Guanipa (C), a close alley of Maria Corina Machado, speaks following his release from prison in Caracas, Venezuela, on Sunday. Hours later, Machado said Guanipa had been kidnapped. File Photo by Ronald Pena R/EFE Feb. 9 (UPI) -- Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina»»»

Israel on Sunday said it could launch military strikes on Iran's ballistic missile program, expressing deep skepticism regarding the viability of any potential nuclear deal between Washington and Tehran. Israeli Energy Minister Eli Cohen considered a possible agreement between the US and Iran to be»»»

Authorities were expected to bring the parents of a 5-year-old girl before a prosecutor Monday after the child fell into a fountain under unclear circumstances in the Athens suburb of Kallithea, police said. The girl’s father, 26, and mother, 23, were arrested and are being held at the Kallithea po»»»

Abu Dhabi: Samsung Gulf Electronics has officially launched its newest store at Yas Mall, Abu Dhabi, in partnership with EROS Group, marking a major milestone in the UAE’s retail landscape. Strategically located in one of Abu Dhabi’s most vibrant shopping and lifestyle destinations, the new Samsung»»»

The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) has announced the exceptional outcomes of its humanitarian programme “Partners in Giving”, implemented in collaboration with a number of contributors, institutions, and supporting entities. The initiative provided financial assistance exceeding Dh57 million »»»

During a working visit to Russia, Health Minister Kanybek Dosmambetov met with medical professionals from Kyrgyzstan. According to the ministry’s press center, the meeting took place at the Kyrgyz Embassy in the Russian Federation and brought together approximately 60 doctors—compatriots working in»»»

An Iranian court has sentenced Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi to six years in jail on charges of “gathering and collusion to commit crimes,” her lawyer said Sunday, adding that she was also banned from leaving the country and ordered into internal exile. The verdict, which can be appeale»»»

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam vowed on Sunday to work on rebuilding infrastructure in southern villages that were destroyed by Israel during its last war with Hezbollah. On the second day of a tour of the South, he declared: “We want the region to return to the authority of the state.” He was»»»

KPop Demon Hunters songwriter Mark Sonnenblick says a sequel to Netflix's most-watched film is "in process". In 2026 alone, he's won a Golden Globe, a Grammy and been nominated for an Academy Award for co-writing Golden, the animation's biggest hit. Conversations about a follow-up add to a whirlwin»»»

Perpetrator of the assassination attempt Lyubomir Korba was recruited by a Ukraine's security service (SBU) officer in Ternopol in August 2025, the Russian security service said. Lyubomir Korba was called up with the assistance of Polish intelligence services. The SBU promised $30,000 to the perpet»»»

Speaker of the Zhogorku Kenesh (Parliament) of the Kyrgyz Republic, Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu, will make an official visit to Turkey on February 9-11 at the invitation of Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey Numan Kurtulmuş. Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu will begin his first official visit af»»»

Kyrgyz honey will be sold in EAEU countries. Bakyt Torobaev, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan, stated at a meeting of the Committee on Agrarian Policy, Water Resources, Subsoil Use, Ecology, and Environme»»»

Doha, Qatar: As the global automotive industry undergoes rapid transformation, JETOUR continues to outperform the market, recording over 70,000 vehicle sales in the Middle East in 2025, representing more than 80% year-on-year growth, ranked No.1 among all Chinese brands. Since its establishment, JE»»»

From February 12 to 18, the Philharmonic Hall in Bishkek will host a musical dedicated to the life of the renowned actor and People’s Artist of the USSR, Suimenkul Chokmorov. The Ministry of Culture of Kyrgyzstan announced. The production of the musical was financed by the ministry. Suimenkul Chokm»»»

As part of the National Economic Development Program until 2030, Kyrgyzstan aims to increase rail freight turnover to 15 million tons per year. Urmat Takhirov, Director of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce’s relevant center, announced at the B5+1 Business Forum. According to him, the national de»»»

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi 's governing party secured a two-thirds supermajority in parliamentary elections, Japanese media reported, citing preliminary results. The landslide victory was due, in large part, to the extraordinary popularity of Japan's first female prime minister, and all»»»

Riyadh: Hero Cosmetics, the award-winning skincare brand behind Hero Mighty Patch, America’s #1 acne patch, officially launches in the United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with expansion plans across key GCC markets. Renowned for redefining acne care through simplicity, efficacy, an»»»

Doha, Qatar: The growing need to authenticate data and develop new ethical frameworks for artificial intelligence in education is being highlighted at an event organised by Hamad Bin Khalifa University. The three-day programme organised by HBKU’s College of Public Policy (CPP) ‘The Role of Data Sto»»»