Doha, Qatar: The Souq Waqif Asian Nuts & Dried Fruits Exhibition 2026 continues to attract large numbers of visitors as its second edition runs at the Eastern Square, with a strong turnout seen on the third day from both residents and tourists. Running until March 1, the exhibition features more th»»»

The CDC said Ralph Abraham was stepping away from his role as principal deputy director so he can address family obligations. File Photo by Erik S. Lesser/EPA-EFE Feb. 23 (UPI) -- Ralph Abraham, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention principal deputy director and noted vaccine skeptic, anno»»»

Families participate in a vigil outside the Rodeo I prison in Zamora, Miranda state, Venezuela, in late January, demanding the release of relatives who are political prisoners. Photo by Ronald Pena/EPA Feb. 23 (UPI) -- Nearly 300 political prisoners held at El Rodeo I prison on the outskirts of Car»»»

The sun sets behind the world's tallest completed building, the Burj Khalifa (rear C), rising high in the skyline above all other buildings of Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 26 January 2021 (reissued 30 January 2021). Dubai ruler and UAE Prime Minister Al Maktoum on 30 January 2021 announced that the»»»

The US government has ordered all non-essential staff to leave its embassy in the Lebanese capital of Beirut after a security review, a senior State Department official has told the BBC. The decision comes as there are heightened tensions in the region, with US President Donald Trump threatening mi»»»

As the sun sets each evening during Ramadan, a familiar sound echoes across parts of Ajman, signalling the end of the day’s fast and the beginning of iftar. The Ramadan cannon, operated by the general headquarters of Ajman Police, continues to serve as one of the emirate’s most cherished traditions»»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar strongly condemns and denounces the attack that targeted a village in Zamfara State in the Federal Republic of Nigeria, which resulted in the deaths of dozens and the abduction of a number of women and children. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs renewed»»»

Polish capital is flowing mainly to EU real estate markets, although some investors are also exploring emerging destinations. Buying a second home abroad is no longer limited to the wealthiest; a strong Polish middle class is driving demand, supported by better flight connections, professional prop»»»

1 of 7 | Dahlia Cuartero, mother of a victim of an alleged extrajudicial killing during the war on drugs campaign of former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte, holds a picture of her son before watching a broadcast of an International Criminal Court proceeding from Quezon City, Manila, Philippine»»»

Sharjah: An Indian expat woman, who was nabbed in Sharjah for overstaying the UAE visa, has flown home after legal intervention, according to a legal firm that provided support to her. Yab Legal Services said the woman hailing from the south Indian state of Kerala had secured a visa through an agen»»»

Doha, Qatar: The holy month of Ramadan represents an opportunity to promote values of moderation, balance, solidarity, and self-discipline. However, the month also witnesses a noticeable rise in consumption levels across several sectors, particularly food, energy, and water. Instead of being a mont»»»

Ramadan in the Arab world is a month of fasting and prayer by day — and television by night. For decades, families have gathered after the iftar, the evening meal that breaks the daytime fast, to follow the season’s highly anticipated drama series, produced specially to air during the Islamic holy »»»

The EU’s €650bn pandemic era fund remains wide open to fraud with weak accountability and oversight, according to financial watchdogs. “This vast sum of money offers huge potential scope for fraudulent activity,” says Katarína Kaszasová of the Luxembourg-based European Court of Auditors (ECA). Spea»»»

Negotiations and divisions on the EU’s deportation bill remain entrenched among European lawmakers, ahead of a committee-level vote scheduled for 9 March. Malik Azmani, a Dutch liberal from the Renew Europe faction, is the lead MEP on the so-called returns regulation that seeks to make it easier to»»»

It began with a tragedy that no amount of money could fix. For Indian expat Avinav Nigam, the journey into AI-driven recruitment didn't start in a boardroom, but in a hospital ward. It was born from the grief of losing a close friend to healthcare workforce shortages and the outrage of seeing his n»»»

Dubai: A schoolboy refused to return to class after classmates circulated a fabricated explicit image of him online. Aisha Al Kendi, social worker and head of activities at the Awareness and Juvenile Care Association, said the incident reflects a troubling shift in youth behaviour driven by revenge»»»

Abu Dhabi: Members of the Indian expat community from Kerala have paid rich tributes to a former journalist and author in the UAE who died in the south Indian state on Monday at the age of 70. Born Erayath Jaleel, the veteran writer, known widely by his pen name Jaleel Ramanthaly, complained of che»»»

Dubai Police’s Mobile Iftar Cannon, Al Rahal, is continuing its Ramadan tour across the emirate, bringing the spirit and traditions of the holy month closer to communities and visitors. (Click here for UAE Ramadan Prayer Timings 2026) The mobile cannon will stop at the Makan residential area in Hat»»»

Abu Dhabi: In a landmark effort to fight food waste, ne’ma, the National Food Loss and Waste Initiative, is scaling up its ‘Valuing Our Roots’ campaign for Ramadan 2026, marking the largest nationwide food rescue operation in the UAE to date. The initiative will operate simultaneously across Abu Dh»»»

Speaker of the Zhogorku Kenesh of Kyrgyzstan Marlen Mamataliev received the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Russia to Kyrgyzstan, Sergei Vakunov. The parties discussed the development of Kyrgyzstan — Russia cooperation and exchanged views on a number of pressing issues. The parliame»»»

Dubai: In time for the Holy Month, Cancro has announced its retail expansion into Al Maya Group stores across the UAE, alongside enhanced online availability designed to support Ramadan wellness routines. With hydration and recovery becoming central to health conversations during Ramadan, Cancro’s »»»

The International Criminal Court began pre-trial hearings on Monday for former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, who is facing three counts of crimes against humanity for deadly anti-drugs crackdowns he oversaw while in office. Duterte, 80, was not in The Hague courtroom, having waived his righ»»»

Dubai: For UAE gamers who grew up on Xbox consoles and late-night multiplayer sessions, here’s big news: Xbox now has an Indian-origin chief at the helm. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.In a major leadership shake-up, Satya Nadella, Microsoft’s chairman and CEO, announ»»»

The National Food Loss and Waste Initiative, ne’ma, has announced a major expansion of its flagship “Valuing Our Roots” campaign for Ramadan 2026, marking the most extensive geographic and operational rollout of its food rescue programme to date. For Ramadan Prayer timings, click here. The initiati»»»

The Department of Homeland Security on Sunday said the PreCheck program was still operational. File Photo by Tannen Maury/UPI | License Photo Feb. 23 (UPI) -- The Transportation Security Administration's PreCheck program that allows travelers a quicker security experience at airports is still opera»»»

Joel Binoy, an 11-year-old Indian expat student in Dubai, passed away on Sunday after an illness, leaving family and friends heartbroken. Joel, who had been receiving treatment for some time at a children’s specialty hospital in Dubai, was known for his bright mind, warmth, and talent, a close rela»»»

Reducing its environmental footprint is one of the biggest and most complex challenges for any modern winery. It is not just about changes in individual production stages, but about a holistic transition that touches the entire chain of production: from vineyard cultivation and water resource manag»»»

Dubai: It has been 40 years since the Philippines has demonstrated its historic, peaceful revolution along the Epifanio delos Santos Avenue (EDSA). Until now, Filipinos remember and hope to hold the same power for the common good of the nation. From February 22 to 25 in 1986, millions of Filipinos »»»

Doha, Qatar: A large public turnout and vibrant Ramadan atmosphere, the competitions of the Ramadan Sports Festival 2026, organized by Aspire Zone Foundation, officially kicked off yesterday. The festival continues to cement its position as one of the most prominent sporting events during the holy »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Foundation’s Ability Friendly Programme began in 2018 with just 21 swimmers and nine footballers, offering a safe, supportive environment where children and adults with special needs could build skills and confidence. Today, it welcomes over 300 participants each week across swim»»»

Dubai: Celebrity power couple Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda have officially confirmed their wedding on social media, calling it “The Wedding of VIROSH”. The couple, who have been dating for nearly eight years but have never openly acknowledged their relationship in public, shared a heartf»»»

Doha, Qatar: Following the Ministry of Commerce and Industry’s (MOCI) announcement of a price-reduction initiative covering over 1,000 consumer goods in Ramadan, Qatar’s diverse expatriate community has welcomed the move with widespread relief. Speaking to The Peninsula, expats and residents note t»»»

Australia's center-left government ‌on Sunday rejected a local media report that said it was working to repatriate Australians in a Syrian camp holding families of suspected ISIS militants. The 34 women and children were released on Monday from the camp in northern Syria, but returned to the detent»»»

Doha, Qatar: The third edition of the Throwback Food Festival is drawing steady crowds to Old Doha Port, where nostalgia, cuisine and community spirit have converged to create one of the season’s most distinctive Ramadan attractions. Designed as a celebration of Qatar’s culinary heritage, the festi»»»

Doha, Qatar: With the holy month of Ramadan unfolding amid Qatar’s cooler winter weather this year, citizens and residents have expressed widespread appreciation for the distinctive atmosphere, describing the experience as both spiritually uplifting and socially vibrant. Across Doha and other parts»»»

Doha, Qatar: A nationwide drive to reduce food waste and promote sustainable consumption is gaining momentum across Qatar, as ministries, research institutions and social organizations intensify coordination under the umbrella of the Qatar National Food Security Strategy 2030. The Hifz Al Naema ini»»»

Sharjah: For the second consecutive year, Sharjah Charity International has launched its Ramadan initiative, “Bouquet of Goodness,” inviting the community to donate Dh100 to support a wide range of humanitarian and charitable projects across the UAE and abroad. (Click here for UAE Ramadan Prayer Ti»»»

A single weapons operator, the state-owned enterprise Asker Service, has been established in Kyrgyzstan. Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev signed a decree reorganizing the Ministry of Defense’s departmental enterprises, renaming the state-owned enterprise Kyrgyzkorgooservice t»»»

The International Criminal Court will begin a hearing on Monday to decide whether former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte should stand trial for crimes against humanity linked to his deadly anti‑drug crackdown. The "confirmation of charges" hearing, taking place over four days, will determine w»»»

Sharjah: Just a few seconds of inattention behind the wheel can turn a routine drive into tragedy, Sharjah Police have warned. Negligence and distracted driving from mobile phone use to other in-car distractions remain leading causes of serious traffic accidents, police added. Traffic reports show »»»

QNA Doha The General Directorate of Endowments at the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs has reaffirmed its continued support for Al Tamakon Comprehensive School - also known as Al Tamakon for Comprehensive Education - to strengthen the stability of the educational journey for students with»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation’s Ability Friendly Programme began in 2018 with just 21 swimmers and nine footballers, offering a safe, supportive environment where children and adults with special needs could build skills and confidence. Today, it welcomes over 300 participants each wee»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Amid a large public turnout and vibrant Ramadan atmosphere, the competitions of the Ramadan Sports Festival 2026, organised by Aspire Zone Foundation, officially kicked off yesterday. The festival continues to cement its position as one of the most prominent sporting event»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity (QC), in cooperation with Center for Indian Community (CIC) – Qatar, organised a large iftar gathering for members of the Indian community at Shantiniketan Indian School in Barwa Village. The event was attended by around 3,000 men, women and children from the»»»

Doha, Qatar: The General Directorate of Endowments at the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs has reaffirmed its continued support for Al Tamakon Comprehensive School (also known as Al Tamakon for Comprehensive Education) to strengthen the stability of the educational journey for students wi»»»

Syrian authorities have closed al-Hol camp, which long housed relatives of suspected ISIS militants, after emptying the formerly Kurdish-controlled facility, a camp official told AFP on Sunday. "All Syrian and non-Syrian families were relocated," Fadi al-Qassem, the official appointed by the govern»»»

Gaza: The people of Gaza receive the holy month of Ramadan for the third consecutive year in the wake of the ramifications of the Israeli occupation's onslaught, as well as the siege that overshadowed all aspects of life amid a humanitarian reality described by UN officials as one of the largest hu»»»

Hanoi, Vietnam: Six people were killed when a passenger boat collided with a vessel hauling stone and capsized on a lake in northern Vietnam, state media said Sunday. The two vessels collided on Thac Ba lake, a popular tourist site in the northern province of Lao Cai, on Saturday evening, with 17 o»»»

The member of the Loyalty to the Resistance bloc MP Dr. Ali Fayad warned that the Israeli enemy is intensifying its aggression, committing a massacre in the Beqaa Valley by targeting civilian homes in densely populated neighborhoods, resulting in 10 fatalities and nearly 30 injuries. He stressed th»»»

Damascus, Feb. 22 (SANA) – Syria’s Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor held a high-level technical workshop on data governance and social protection, in cooperation with international organizations, as part of efforts to modernize social safety systems and improve policy coordination. The workshop»»»