Russia's Black Sea port of Taman, which handles oil products, grain, coal and commodities, has been damaged by a Ukrainian drone attack, the governor of Russia's Krasnodar region said on Sunday. Two people were injured as an oil storage ‌tank, warehouse and ‌terminals took damage in ‌Volna ⁠village»»»

On Feb. 15, 2021, the World Trade Organization named U.S.-trained Nigerian economist Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as director-general, making her the first African and first woman to lead the body. 1 of 8 | Director-General of the World Trade Organization Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala speaks to the media during the G»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi: Issue of zero enrichment is not an issue anymore and as far as Iran is concerned, it i»»»

The Paris prosecutor's office on Saturday announced it was setting up a special team of magistrates to analyze evidence that could implicate French nationals in the crimes of the convicted US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. With Epstein's known circle now extending to prominent French figures after t»»»

The Pentagon ​is considering ending its relationship with artificial intelligence company Anthropic over its insistence on keeping some restrictions on how the US military uses its models, Axios reported on Saturday, citing an administration official. The Pentagon is pushing four AI companies to le»»»

Former US president Barack Obama criticized a lack of shame and decorum in the country's political discourse, responding Saturday for the first time to a post on Donald Trump's social media account that depicted him and first lady Michelle as monkeys. In a wide-ranging podcast interview with left-w»»»

Manila: With impeachment complaints flying around like confetti at a political fiesta — or flooding the halls of Congress like monsoon rain — Manila’s political weather forecast just turned dramatically interesting. So here’s the trillion-peso question: If an official is impeached and later convict»»»

Dubai: Dubai is stepping up its transport infrastructure with ambitious expansion projects designed to make commuting faster, safer, and more sustainable. Central to this drive is the planned trackless tram system, an autonomous, electric-powered transit solution that uses virtual tracks guided by »»»

President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreed at a White House meeting on Wednesday that the US would work to reduce Iran's oil exports to China, Axios reported, citing two US officials briefed on ‌the issue. "We ‌agreed that we will ‌go ⁠full force with ⁠maximum press»»»

Former US president Barack Obama criticized a lack of shame and decorum in the country's political discourse, responding Saturday for the first time to a post on Donald Trump's social media account that depicted him and first lady Michelle as monkeys. In a wide-ranging podcast interview with left-w»»»

KUWAIT, Feb 15 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, sent a congratulatory cable to the President of the Republic of Serbia Aleksandar Vucic on the occasion of his country's National Day.His Highness wished the President long-lasting health, and Serbia and its pe»»»

WASHINGTON, Feb 15 (KUNA) -- US Central Command (CENTCOM) forces conducted 10 strikes against more than 30 ISIS targets in Syria.In a press release, CENTCOM mentioned that the strikes took place between February 3 to 12, to sustain relentless military pressure on remnants from the terrorist network»»»

KUWAIT, Feb 15 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, sent a congratulatory cable to the President of the Republic of Serbia Aleksandar Vucic on the occasion of his country's National Day.His Highness wished the President long-lasting health, and the people o»»»

KUWAIT, Feb 15 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, sent a congratulatory cable to the President of the Republic of Serbia Aleksandar Vucic on the occasion of his country's National Day. (end) res»»»

Dubai: Traffic congestion and peak-hour delays are increasingly pushing commuters towards faster and more predictable travel options, with Dubai’s public transport network recording a landmark 802.1 million riders in 2025. The surge reflects a growing shift away from private car use as residents an»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Medical sources in Gaza: 9 martyrs in Israeli raids outside the occupation’s deployment areas in Jabalia and Khan Yunis since dawn 15-02-20»»»

European leaders, worried about threats from a nuclear-armed Russia and doubts about the future of US security commitments, are increasingly debating whether to bolster nuclear arsenals on the continent. While the United States and Russia have thousands of nuclear warheads each, in Europe only Fran»»»

European NATO members must move from “overdependence” on the US and toward more autonomy and “hard power,” UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said. This comes as Washington has pressed the rest of the bloc to increase defense spending, and amid a transatlantic rift on a number of policies. At the M»»»

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi has completed wide-ranging preparations across public services, cultural life and community programmes ahead of Ramadan 2026, as the emirate aims to create a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere for residents and visitors during the holy month. Government bodies and civic institu»»»

DOHA: The Department of Meteorologyhas warned of strong winds expected to affect some inshore areas by noon today, with strong winds and high seas forecast offshore. According to the department's daily weather report, inshore conditions through 6pm on Sunday will be moderate to relatively hot durin»»»

Iran is ready to consider compromises to reach a nuclear deal with the United States if Washington is willing to discuss lifting sanctions, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi told the BBC in an interview published on Sunday. Iran has said it is prepared to discuss curbs on its nucl»»»

China will implement zero‑tariff treatment for imports from the 53 African countries with which it has diplomatic relations, starting May 1, 2026, state media reported on Saturday. China will also continue to push for the negotiation and signing of joint economic partnership pacts, and further expa»»»

RIYADH, Feb 15 (KUNA) -- Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Jassem Al-Budaiwi met with Special Representative of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Secretary General for the Southern Neighborhood Javier Colomina.In a press release, the General Secretariate mentioned»»»

By Abdulaziz Faisal CAIRO, Feb 15 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's Ambassador to Egypt Ghanem Al-Ghanem, affirmed on Sunday that the brotherly relations between Egypt and Kuwait serve as a model for joint Arab cooperation.This came in a statement to KUNA following his meeting with South Sinai's Governor Major Ge»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Crescent Sighting Committee at the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has called upon all Muslims in the State of Qatar to observe the crescent moon of the blessed month of Ramadan on the evening of Tuesday, February 17, 2026. In a statement, the committee urged that whoever sig»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE’s new Higher Education Law is expected to deliver 30 immediate, practical changes aimed at reshaping the regulatory landscape of the sector, strengthening governance, improving academic quality and restoring public confidence in higher education. The legislation, according to Al »»»

More than 6,000 people were killed in over three days when a Sudanese paramilitary group unleashed “a wave of intense violence ... shocking in its scale and brutality” in Sudan's Darfur region in late October, according to the United Nations. The Rapid Support Forces' offensive to capture the city »»»

Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has invited private sector professionals and labour market stakeholders to submit feedback on the latest update to the Wage Protection System, in a move aimed at strengthening participation and improving the country’s employment f»»»

Abu Dhabi: Parents in Abu Dhabi have been urged to take simple safety measures to protect young children from finger injuries caused by doors, hinges and drawers, as part of a new awareness campaign launched by the Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority. The guidance comes amid growing concern about p»»»

The US Department ​of Justice sent a letter to lawmakers regarding redactions in the files pertaining to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, Politico reported on Saturday. The letter, ‌required by ‌law, includes ​a ‌general ⁠description of ​the types ⁠of redactions made, and a list of notable p»»»

A prolonged impasse between US lawmakers over immigration enforcement ensnared the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in a partial government shutdown on Saturday, with Democrats in Congress vowing to withhold funding until major changes are enacted in the wake of two fatal shootings by fed»»»

Manila: Right-of-way (ROW) barriers once stalled major infrastructure projects in the Philippines. Not anymore. They are now falling like dominoes. A key test case: the Metro Manila Subway Project (MMSP), the country’s first-ever underground rail system. Also In This Package Manila's next hottest p»»»

Doha, Qatar: As part of its ongoing efforts to align the national tax system with international best practices, the General Tax Authority announces the commencement of the implementation of Chapter Seven (Repealed and Re-enacted) of the Income Tax Law issued under Law No. (24) of 2018 and its amend»»»

Doha, Qatar: Oil prices settled marginally higher on Friday after data showed an overall slowdown in US inflation, helping offset supply concerns as OPEC+ is leaning towards a resumption in production increases. Brent crude futures settled at $67.75, and US West Texas Intermediate crude (WTI) finis»»»

Doha, Qatar: QNB Financial Services (QNBFS), a subsidiary of QNB Group, a leading financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, conducted an investment awareness workshop for employees of Barwa Real Estate, as part of its ongoing commitment to promoting financial literacy and professional de»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Minister of State for Energy Affairs, the President and CEO of QatarEnergy, H E Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi hosted a special farewell reception in honour of Abdulaziz Jassim Al-Muftah, the retiring Executive Vice President for Industrial Cities at QatarEnergy. In remarks at the reception»»»

Dubai: A man who unlawfully took 15kg of 24-carat gold belonging to two business partners has been ordered to pay Dh3.15 million in compensation, after a criminal conviction for embezzlement was upheld through all stages of appeal. The Dubai Court of First Instance ruled that the Asian defendant mu»»»

Abu Dhabi: More than 1,250 Emiratis applied for emergency return documents last year after losing or damaging their passports abroad, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The service, now digital, can be processed through UAE diplomatic missions overseas within 30 minutes, helping citizens»»»

Russian forces have liberated the settlements of Popovka and Sidorovka in the Sumy Region, as well as Chugunovkain the Kharkov Region, Russian Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov said. Gerasimov checked the progress of combat missions by formations and military units of Russia's Tsentr batt»»»

Australia unveiled AU$3.9 billion (US$2.8 billion) in spending on Sunday as a "down payment" on a new facility to build nuclear submarines under the tripartite AUKUS security pact with Britain and the United States. The AUKUS pact aims to arm Australia with a fleet of cutting-edge submarines from t»»»

China's top diplomat Wang Yi told German Chancellor Friedrich Merz that Beijing hoped to bring bilateral ties to a "new level", as they met on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference on Saturday. Wang has been trying to present Beijing as a more reliable and stable partner of the European U»»»

Hanoi, Vietnam: Vietnam has granted a licence to Elon Musk's Starlink to operate its satellite internet services in the communist country, a government agency said. The radio frequency regulator said local unit Starlink Services Vietnam Co. can initially deploy four gateway stations and a maximum o»»»

Doha, Qatar: Last year, the global economic outlook was marked by a sharp escalation of geopolitical uncertainty and major policy shocks. In April, the US administration under President Trump abruptly announced sweeping tariffs, centred on a 10 percent baseline levy on imports, with even higher rat»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Sadd began their quest for a record-extending 20th Amir Cup crown with a thrilling 2-1 victory over Al Markhiya in a Round of 16 clash at Grand Hamad Stadium yesterday. After a goalless first half, Rafa Mujica broke the deadlock in the 75th minute from a penalty and then added a sec»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s banking sector has witnessed robust performance evident by the developments in the key indicators of the sector. The domestic credit of commercial banks’ in Qatar witnessed a surge of 4.9 percent on yearly basis to QR1.35 trillion in December last year. According to the officia»»»

The US has repeatedly expressed concern over the fact that the mining and processing of critical minerals, which include rare earths, is dominated by China. “We look forward to partnering with Norway on supply chain security, including on critical minerals,” US Secretary of State Marco Rubio wrote »»»

From perfectly spelled phishing emails to fake videos of government officials, artificial intelligence is changing the game for Interpol's cat-and-mouse fight against cybercrime at its high-tech war rooms in Singapore. Their foe: crime syndicates, structured like multinational firms, which are expl»»»

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to begin a two-day trip on Sunday, to bolster ties with Slovakia and Hungary, whose conservative leaders, often at odds with other European Union countries, have warm ties with President Donald Trump. Rubio will use the trip to discuss energy cooperation and»»»

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said Saturday she believed US President Donald Trump still desires to own Greenland despite dialling back his recent threats to seize it by force. Asked at a security conference in Munich if Trump still wanted to own the Arctic island, Frederiksen said: "Unfo»»»

Doha, Qatar: France’s Lara Tryba delivered a masterclass aboard Chageorge to capture the CSI3*-W 150cm Grand Prix on the final day of the H H The Amir’s Sword Showjumping Championship at Al Shaqab. The concluding feature class attracted 38 combinations, with 13 making it through to the jump-off, wh»»»