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»»»

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has moved to improve and speed up its services for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) as it bared its reform plans for this year. During its Central Office - Regional Office (CORO) Consultation 2026 held in Quezon City, Philippines, DMW Secretary Hans Cacdac sa»»»

WASHINGTON: Parents who owe a significant amount of child support soon could lose their ability to travel internationally as the Trump administration expands and steps up enforcement of a 30-year-old law that allows the federal government to revoke American passports until payments are made, three »»»

Minister of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic Kanybek Dosmambetov held a bilateral meeting with his Russian counterpart, Mikhail Murashko. According to the press center of the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic, the parties discussed areas that directly affect the interests of citizens of both c»»»

Filipino pop icons Sexbomb (SB) girls are set to reunite with fans across the UAE as they announce back-to-back concerts in Dubai and Abu Dhabi this March. In a Facebook post, group leader Rochelle Pangilinan confirmed that they will perform in Dubai on March 27 at the Dubai Exhibition Centre, foll»»»

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»»»

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. »»»

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»»»

Turkey supports Kyrgyzstan’s candidacy for non-permanent membership in the UN Security Council. It was announced at a joint press conference of Speaker of the Zhogorku Kenesh (Parliament) of Kyrgyzstan, Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu, and Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, Numan Kurtulmuş.»»»

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: Kuwait has revised its domestic violence law, approving wide-ranging amendments aimed at closing legal gaps and strengthening protection and prevention mechanisms for families and children, the Minister of Social Affairs and Family and Childhood Affairs said. Minister Dr Amthal Al Huwailah s»»»

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 »»»

Cyclone Gezani made landfall in Madagascar on Tuesday, lashing the Indian Ocean island nation's second-largest city with gusts of wind reaching 250 kilometres (155 miles) per hour. "It's monstrous. Everything is devastated, roofs have been blown off, floors are flooded, the walls of solid houses ha»»»

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»»»

A close ally of Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado was placed under house arrest Tuesday, detained just hours after his release from prison along with other dissidents jailed under ousted leader Nicolas Maduro. Juan Pablo Guanipa, a former National Assembly vice president, walked out»»»

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»»»

More than 94 million people suffer from cataracts, but half of them do not have access to the surgery needed to fix it, the World Health Organisation said Wednesday. Cataracts -- the clouding of the eye's lens that causes blurred vision and can lead to blindness -- are on the rise as populations ge»»»

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»»»

South Korea’s ruling Democratic Party (DPK) has expelled the head of Jindo County, Kim Hee-soo, from its ranks after the regional official called for “importing virgins” from abroad to alleviate the country’s demographic woes. The party convened an extraordinary Supreme Council meeting on Monday to»»»

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»»»

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»»»

Gisele Pelicot on Tuesday published a memoir reflecting on the landmark rape trial in France that made her a global symbol in the fight against violence against women, after she chose to confront her attackers in open court. Gisele Pelicot, the survivor of mass rapes organised by her husband at the»»»

Victims of convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein and Congressional Democrats introduced a new bill on Tuesday which would eliminate the statute of limitations for adult victims and would broaden victims' legal recourse.  Congressional ​Democrats introduced legislation on Tuesday that they s»»»

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»»»

On Tuesday, the FBI released images of a masked individual, described as “armed”, who appeared to be tampering with the front-door camera at the home of the mother of NBC presenter Savannah Guthrie. Nancy Guthrie, now missing for ten days, is believed to have been abducted from her home in Tucson, »»»

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»»»

A family in Minnesota in the United States has been hiding inside their home for the past month, fearing that they could be arrested by ICE and deported to Honduras. A climate of fear reigns in their town, with locals monitoring ICE patrols. FRANCE 24's James Vasina reports.»»»

Kenyan Foreign Minister Musalia Mudavadi announced Tuesday that he would visit Moscow in March following the deaths of Kenyans who had fallen victim to recruitment networks and were promised lucrative jobs before being sent to Ukraine's front lines.  Kenya on Tuesday condemned as "unacceptable»»»

In this edition, we take a deep dive into dating in France. As the French government teams up with Tinder to encourage people to vote in the upcoming municipal elections, Solange Mougin takes a look not only at the youth vote in France, but also the degree to which French young people are using, bu»»»

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»»»

US military forces have boarded a sanctioned oil tanker in the Indian Ocean after tracking it from the Caribbean, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Monday, marking a major escalation in the Trump administration’s campaign to enforce an oil quarantine on Venezuela and seize vessels accused of e»»»

Tribune News Network Doha In celebration of National Sport Day under the theme “I Chose Sports,” the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), in collaboration with the Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) and the Qatar Postal Services Company (Qatar Post), organised a spor»»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Justice and the General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers celebrated the National Sports Day by holding joint events on the campus of the University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST), with broad participation from the staff of the ministry and UDST and their f»»»

Tribune News Network Doha University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) marked Qatar National Sport Day 2026 with a community-oriented celebration that placed sport, wellness, and family participation at the heart of campus life. The event brought together Dr. Mohammed Yousef Al-Mulla vice-c»»»

Manila: The Philippine Bank Secrecy Law, formally known as Republic Act No. 1405, is one of the country’s most enduring — and controversial — financial laws. Enacted in 1955, its original purpose was straightforward: encourage Filipinos to deposit money in banks by guaranteeing absolute confidentia»»»

The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) is set to withdraw most of its personnel by mid-2027 due to UN-wide cost cuts, according to its spokeswoman Kandice Ardiel. Established in 1978, the force received its final mandate extension last August, when the UN Security Council unanimously »»»

Beijing has warned of “annihilation” for any forces in Taiwan that attempt to use US-supplied missile systems to launch preemptive strikes against mainland China. The threat follows media reports claiming that the administration of the self-governing Chinese island is considering deploying HIMARS l»»»