French former teacher charged with abusing 89 teens dating back to 1960s
An elderly French man has been charged with the rape and sexual assault of 89 teenagers in a mass abuse case that police allege spans many countries and dates back to the 1960s. Jacques Leveugle, 79, who is in custody in south-east France, was arrested after his nephew found a USB that allegedly de»»»
South Africa rhino poaching falls 16 pct in 2025
Cape Town: South Africa recorded a 16 percent decline in rhino poaching in 2025 compared with the previous year, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment said on Tuesday, pointing to the continued impact of anti-poaching and anti-trafficking measures. According to a statement issue»»»
Gaza Girls Take Up Boxing to Heal War’s Scars
In a makeshift boxing ring etched into the sand between the tens of displaced Palestinians in southern Gaza, a dozen young girls warmed up before delivering fierce blows at their coach's command. Osama Ayub once ran a boxing club in Gaza City, in the north of the Palestinian territory, until it was»»»
Lebanon, Jordan Seek Solutions After Damascus Bans Non-Syrian Trucks
Lebanon and Jordan are seeking a solution with Syria after the latter barred foreign trucks from entering its territory, officials from both countries told AFP on Tuesday. Damascus had issued a decision on Saturday stipulating that "non-Syrian trucks will not be allowed to enter" the country, and t»»»
Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026 expands with athletics debut
The Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026 reached a new milestone on Day 5 as athletics competitions officially began at Zayed Sports City Stadium, bringing athletes to one of the UAE’s most iconic sporting venues. The day marked a significant expansion of both the sporting and community dimensions of »»»
Lebanon, Jordan seek solutions after Damascus bans non-Syrian trucks
Lebanon and Jordan are seeking a solution with Syria after the latter barred foreign trucks from entering its territory, officials from both countries told AFP on Tuesday. Damascus had issued a decision on Saturday stipulating that "non-Syrian trucks will not be allowed to enter" the country, and t»»»
Libyan Business Council to lead multi-sector trade delegation to Kuwait on 15 April
The Libyan Business Council (LBC) informed that intends to organize a Libyan Kuwaiti Business Forum in Kuwait on 15 April. The forum aims to provide members with an opportunity to explore investment opportunities and enhance trade and expertise exchange in the following sectors: – Alternative Energ»»»
Qatar's embassies, consulates abroad hold wide-ranging events on Qatar National Sports Day
Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar's diplomatic, consular, and representative missions abroad organised a variety of sports activities marking the 15th National Sports Day, under the theme "I Chose Sport." The agenda included wide-ranging sports activities amid broad participation from diplomats, staf»»»
QOC hosts over 15,000 participants at Half Marathon and Team Qatar Village
Doha: The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) successfully held the second edition of its annual Half Marathon 2026 today at Lusail Boulevard, coinciding with the country’s Sports Day celebrations. The event saw an extraordinary turnout, with more than 15,000 participants and spectators, reflecting the g»»»
Israeli Drone Strike Kills 2 Cyclists in Gaza as Death Toll Mounts Despite Ceasefire
An Israeli drone strike killed two Palestinians on bicycles Tuesday, hospital officials said, marking the latest deaths since an October ceasefire that hasn't halted deadly attacks in the Gaza Strip. Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital said the two men were hit near the ceasefire line that divides Gaza, with »»»
Bessent Says US, China Could Have Very Productive Relationship
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Tuesday that the US relationship with China could be very productive and welcomed Beijing as a rival. "The US-China relationship now is in a very comfortable place. We are going to be rivals, but we want the rivalry to be fair," Bessent said during an app»»»
Please place your bottle in the machine
Major changes in recycling are coming to Greece in 2026. The country is set to roll out a new system for returning plastic bottles and metal cans in exchange for a refund. The system will gradually cover the entire country over two years, with more than 4,200 return machines and 9,700 non-machine c»»»
Brnabic, Giaufret discuss Serbia's EU integration
BELGRADE - Serbian Parliament Speaker Ana Brnabic met on Tuesday in Belgrade with Deputy Managing Director for Western Europe at the European External Action Service Emanuele Giaufret to discuss Serbia's EU integration. Brnabic and Giaufret also discussed reform processes that were underway, as wel»»»
UAE weather: Low horizontal visibility expected tomorrow morning
Dubai: The National Centre of Meteorology has warned the public against reduced and, at times, near-zero visibility across parts of the UAE due to fog formation from late Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. The alert is in effect from 12.30am until 10am Wednesday, February 11, 2026, with motorist»»»
UAE's First Saqar humanitarian aid shipment enters Gaza under Operation Gallant Knight 3
The first consignment of aid from the Saqar Humanitarian Ship has entered the Gaza Strip, four days after the vessel docked at Al Arish Port in Egypt, as part of the UAE’s ongoing humanitarian mission under Operation Gallant Knight 3. Also Read: UAE aid ship delivers more than 4,000 tonnes of relie»»»
Survivors of 1981 nightclub fire offered €20,000
Survivors of a lethal fire that killed 48 people in Dublin in 1981 will get payments of €20,000 (£17,400) the Irish government has announced. On Valentine's night that year, 48 young people died in a blaze in the Stardust nightclub in Artane, north Dublin and more than 200 people were injured. It w»»»
Paramount Skydance enhances offer to buy Warner Bros. Discovery to woo shareholders - UPI.com
1 of 3 | Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison arrives on the red carpet at Apple's "Fountain of Youth" premiere in New York City. Paramount enhanced its offer to buy Warner Bros. Discovery on Tuesday. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Feb. 10 (UPI) -- Paramount Skydance announced enh»»»
UK’s King Charles comments on brother’s Epstein links
The UK’s King Charles has said he will back a police probe into his brother, the former Prince Andrew, over claims that he provided confidential government information to the late convicted sex offender Jeffry Epstein. Thames Valley Police confirmed on Monday that it was assessing whether to launch»»»
EU mulling ‘membership-lite’ for Kiev – Politico
EU officials are considering offering Ukraine a limited formal membership that would bypass the need for Kiev to meet normal entry requirements, Politico has reported. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is attempting to force through a series of fundamental rule-changes in an attemp»»»
Why didn’t China protect Venezuela from the US?
The US military intervention in Venezuela in January 2026 – known as Operation Absolute Resolve – sent shockwaves far beyond Caracas. By striking targets in the Venezuelan capital and capturing President Nicolás Maduro, Washington signaled a decisive return to hard power in the Western Hemisphere. »»»
ROBYG's Premiere of Elektrovnia Garbary – Poznań’s new icon
ROBYG presents Elektrovnia Garbary – one of the most prestigious and unique developments in Poland, rising on a river peninsula on the grounds of a historic power and heating plant, offering views of the Old Town and Cytadela Park. A place that powered Poznań for decades will now become its symboli»»»
Djuric: Serbia to reopen embassy in Tanzania this year
BELGRADE - Serbian FM Marko Djuric said on Tuesday there was ample space for advancement of cooperation between Serbia and Tanzania and that reopening the Serbian embassy in the African country, which is due this year, would significantly contribute to that. Djuric was speaking with Tanzanian Parli»»»
Qassem says 'resistance enshrined in constitution', claims Israel and US 'weaker than ever'
Hezbollah Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem stressed Tuesday that "no one can dictate to Lebanon that it harm its defense capabilities," warning that "disarmament serves the interests of Israel and America, not the state." He added: "If the Lebanese state wants to strengthen itself and build a f»»»
Larijani Reviews Iran–US Talks in Muscat, Underscores Oman’s Mediation Role - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Larijani Reviews Iran–US Talks in Muscat, Underscores Oman’s Mediation Role 10-02-2026 18:41 PM Ali Larijani, secretary of Iran’s Supreme N»»»
Kenya releases 32 mln USD to tackle severe drought amid hunger
Nairobi: The Kenyan Cabinet on Tuesday approved the release of 4.1 billion shillings (about 32 million U.S. dollars) to ramp up drought response interventions across affected regions. The Cabinet said drought conditions have deteriorated rapidly since January, following the failure of the October-D»»»
Partly cloudy over most regions Tuesday night
Tunis, Feb 10 (TAP) - The weather will continue on Tuesday night to be partly cloudy over most regions, with occasionally dense clouds in the north and some scattered rain in the northern coastal areas, according to the National Institute of...»»»
Albania Moves to Amend Criminal Procedure Code Article on Suspension from Public Office
Albania’s government is moving toward legal changes after the country’s Constitutional Court failed to reach a decision on a controversial case involving the suspension of a senior cabinet official. The court split evenly, 4–4, on a government request seeking clarification on whether anti-corruptio»»»
Amiri Guard organises events to celebrate National Sports Day
Doha, Qatar: The Amiri Guard on Tuesday organised sporting events at Barzan Camp to mark the nation's National Sports Day 2026, with the participation of the Amiri Guard Commander, HE Major General Staff Mohammed bin Sultan Al Suwaidi. Also participating were the Deputy Commander of the Amiri Guard»»»
Blast in eastern Syria's desert kills three, injures eight
Damascus: Three people were killed and eight others injured, including five children and two women, when a landmine from wartime remnants exploded in Al Kharatah area of Syria's southern Deir Ez Zor desert, the Syrian Civil Defense reported. The proliferation of landmines and unexploded ordnance re»»»
Business mission in The Hague dedicated to strategic horticulture and water sectors
Tunis, Feb 10 (TAP) - A Tunisian economic delegation, accompanied by the Confederation of Citizen Enterprises of Tunisia (CONECT International), is participating in The Hague, Netherlands, in a business mission focused on the strategic sectors of...»»»
Israeli occupation artillery fired several shells toward Lebanese territorial waters off Ras Al-Naqoura: Al-manar correspondent - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Israel moves to tighten grip on West Bank – media
Israel has moved to tighten its control over the West Bank, approving a policy overhaul that has drawn condemnation from the Palestinian Authority (PA), Arab and Muslim countries, and the EU. Much of the West Bank is under Israeli military control, while limited Palestinian self-rule exists in cert»»»
NASA, SpaceX delay Crew-12 launch to Friday amid weather concerns - UPI.com
The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches 29 Starlink satellites from Launch Complex 40 on Mission 6-101 at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Fla., on Jan. 30. Photo by Joe Marino/UPI | License Photo Feb. 10 (UPI) -- NASA and SpaceX on Tuesday moved their launch from Florida's Cape Canaveral Space »»»
Ramadan working hours announced for public and private sectors in Oman
1. Oman introduces shorter working hours across public and private sectors for Ramadan 2. Ramadan working hours announced 3. Employees may begin work as early as 7am and continue until 3pm Oman will introduce reduced working hours across both the public and private sectors during the holy month of »»»
Syria Joining Anti-ISIS Coalition 'Marks New Chapter' in Global Security, US Envoy Says
The US-led international coalition to fight the ISIS has welcomed Syria in the fight against the extremists, saying that the priorities include the swift transfer of ISIS detainees to Iraq and third-country repatriation of families linked to ISIS held in two camps in Syria. The State Department als»»»
President Meets with Three Smallest Parliamentary Groups, Says Caretaker PM Candidate to Be Announced Shortly
President Iliana Iotova Tuesday concluded consultations with parliamentary groups on the appointment of a caretaker prime minister. During the consultations, the three smallest parliamentary groups - the Alliance for Rights and Freedoms (ARF), MECh and Velichie - indicated that they believe Bulgari»»»
Petkovic receives EU's Giaufret
BELGRADE - The head of the Serbian government Office for Kosovo-Metohija Petar Petkovic met on Tuesday in Belgrade with Deputy Managing Director for Western Europe at the European External Action Service Emanuele Giaufret, to whom he conveyed that implementation of Pristina's so-called laws on fore»»»
Level of Predictability Must Be Ensured After Termination of New START - Lavrov
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - In connection with the termination of the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START), there is a need to ensure the necessary level of predictability in the area of strategic stability, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Tuesday. "In connection with the end of »»»
Al-Manar Correspondent: Israeli occupation artillery shelled the outskirts of Aitaroun, igniting fires, while simultaneous artillery fire targeted another area between Aitaroun and Blida, south Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar Correspondent: Israeli occupation artillery shelled the outskirts of Aitaroun, igniting fires, while simultaneous artillery fire t»»»
Relatively cold weather expected tonight
Doha: Weather, inshore, until 6am on Wednesday will be relatively cold with some clouds and hazy by late night, the Department of Meteorology said in its daily weather report. Offshore, it will be hazy to misty at times with some clouds, the report added. Wind inshore will be variable mainly southe»»»
Nepal call for India, England, Australia to play in Kathmandu
Mumbai, India: Nepal captain Rohit Paudel on Tuesday called for cricketing powers India, England and Australia to tour his country to play a T20 series. Nepal came within a nail-biting single ball of one of the biggest upsets in T20 World Cup history on Sunday when they lost to Harry Brook's Englan»»»
Dallas 12-year-old achieves nuclear fusion after four years of effort - UPI.com
Feb. 10 (UPI) -- A 12-year-old Dallas student's four-year-long science project may have resulted in his becoming the youngest person to ever achieve nuclear fusion. Aiden McMillan, a Dallas Independent School District seventh-grader, said he started work on his ambitious project when he was just 8 »»»
Italian Defense Minister to Asharq Al-Awsat: Relations with Saudi Arabia at an Unprecedented Strategic Strength
Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto said relations between Rome and Riyadh have reached an unprecedented level of strategic strength, noting that the two countries are working to build genuine partnerships based on joint development, integrated supply chains, skills transfer, and the developmen»»»
Egypt Approves Cabinet Reshuffle, State Media Say
Egypt's House of Representatives, the lower house of parliament, approved a relatively limited cabinet reshuffle on Tuesday, state media reported. Mohamed Farid Saleh, who previously served as the executive chairman of the country's Financial Regulatory Authority, was appointed minister of investme»»»
Man held over scam that cost vulnerable people thousands of euros
Police in northern Greece said Tuesday they have arrested a man suspected of involvement in at least four scams targeting vulnerable people who lost thousands of euros to fraudsters claiming that their victims’ close relatives were in urgent need of money due to a health emergency. In three of the »»»
Rotten Food for Soldiers and Failing Power Grid: Latest on Ukraine’s Corruption
Ukrainian media brings fresh stories of graft and misuse of government funds – just to cement Ukraine’s reputation as the most corrupt country in East Europe. A conspiracy involving the chief of food procurement for one of the Ukrainian military detachments and the head of one of the companies supp»»»
Arab League to convene tomorrow to confront Israeli expansion in the West Bank
Cairo: The Arab League Council, at the level of permanent representatives, will convene an extraordinary session on Wednesday to discuss ways for Arab and international action to confront the recent decisions of the Israeli occupation government to expand settlements in the West Bank. The convening»»»