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Earthquake of magnitude 6.0 rattles Pacific Ocean

Pacific Ocean: An earthquake of magnitude 6.0 rattled the Pacific Ocean on Wednesday, as per a statement by the National Center for Seismology (NCS). The earthquake occurred at a depth of 515km. In a post on X, the NCS said, "EQ of M: 6.0, On: 11/02/2026 02:14:53 IST, Lat: 21.15 S, Long: 178.28 W, »»»

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EU lawmakers back tougher asylum rules allowing fast-track rejections

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»»»

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Gisele Pelicot publishes memoir of rape trial that shook France

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»»»

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Gulf News 59m

11 visa mistakes UAE travellers still make before flying to Europe, UK, US

Dubai: For many UAE residents, international travel is routine. Europe, the UK, and the US feature regularly on itineraries for holidays, business meetings, and family visits. Yet visa refusals across these destinations remain high, often due to avoidable errors rather than complex immigration issu»»»

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France24 1h

Milano Cortina Olympics: Row over medal quality

🥇#Medals breaking and falling as athletes celebrate have sparked a growing row at #MilanoCortina and on social media. Games organisers say the issue has been identified and have asked athletes to return affected medals for repair.⛷️»»»

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Jordan Times 1h

ACI launches export workshop for women entrepreneurs

AMMAN — The Amman Chamber of Industry (ACI) held a specialised workshop on Tuesday to support women-led industrial companies in expanding their exports.The event was organised in collaboration with the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Supply, the Business and Professional Women Association (BPWA), a»»»

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ACC marks centennial, highlights century of economic contribution

AMMAN — The Amman Chamber of Commerce (ACC) marked its 100th anniversary on Tuesday under the patronage of His Majesty King Abdullah, underscoring its role as a cornerstone of Jordan’s national economy and a key driver of organised commercial activity since the early years of the state’s formation.»»»

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ACC certificates of origin rise by 2.7% in January

AMMAN — The number of certificates of origin issued by the Amman Chamber of Commerce (ACC) rose by 2.7 per cent in January, compared with the same month last year, reflecting higher exports of goods to Arab and international markets, according to official figures released on Tuesday.Statistical dat»»»

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10th International Food Exhibition opens in Amman

AMMAN — Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply Yarub Qudah on Tuesday inaugurated the 10th Jordan International Food Exhibition (Jordan Food) at Mecca Mall, featuring both local and international participation.Representing the Prime Minister, Qudah toured the pavilions of the participating companie»»»

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France24 1h

Focus - Failed American dream: Deportees restart their lives in Guatemala

In the year since Donald Trump returned to the White House, more than 350,000 migrants have been deported from the United States. This report takes us to meet several of them in Guatemala. In this central American country, thousands have started to rebuild their lives after their forced removal. FR»»»

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Democrats introduce 'Virginia's law' named for Epstein accuser to end shield for sex traffickers

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»»»

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Trump administration to repeal legal cornerstone of US climate regulations

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»»»

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US blockade deepens Cuba energy crisis

The United States has effectively severed Cuba’s access to its primary petroleum sources in Venezuela and Mexico through political pressure. The Caribbean nation is reeling from a US-ordered halt in oil shipments from Caracas after American troops captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro last mont»»»

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FBI releases images of masked suspect in kidnapping of TV anchor Guthrie's mother

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, »»»

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Colombia's Petro says he survived assassination attempt

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»»»

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ICE raids target Minnesota families as US citizens face arrest

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.»»»

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'Trump wants to reverse history', professor says as oil blockade pushes Cuba to the brink

The island economy was already struggling under the burden of decades of US sanctions, but the situation in Cuba has rapidly deteriorated since Donald Trump signed an executive order, threatening to impose tariffs on countries that sell or provide oil to the Caribbean nation. As airlines suspend fl»»»

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Borzou Daragahi: Trump seeks peace of JCPOA after going nuclear on Obama's Iran deal

Peter O'Brien is pleased to welcome Iranian-American veteran journalist Borzou Daragahi, offering a deeper perspective of the geopolitics and diplomacy at play. What we’re witnessing is a last-ditch effort to avoid a military confrontation that feels dangerously close. Both Washington and Tehr»»»

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Eye on Africa - UN warns of ongoing fatal drone strikes on civilians in Sudan's Kordofan

In tonight's edition: The UN human rights chief warns ⁠that fatal drone strikes on civilians are persisting in Sudan. Also, a week after the latest batch of documents was released from the Epstein Files, the names of several high-profile African figures are included in them. And a cultura»»»

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Kenya FM slams Russia's use of its citizens as 'cannon fodder', announces visit to Moscow

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»»»

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Perspective - Sudan has seen 'more than a thousand days of starvation': Norwegian Refugee Council

Charities and NGOs are urging the world to do more to prevent a looming catastrophe in Sudan. With the country in an almost three-year-long civil war, the Norwegian Refugee Council is amongst those saying the people of South Kordofan region are now at the centre of the fighting. Humanitarian groups»»»

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Entre Nous - Dating in France: A vote for love

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»»»

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France calls for witnesses after 79-year-old ex-teacher charged with sexual abuse of 89 minors

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»»»

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Epstein Files: Veteran French politician loses post over tax fraud probe

Veteran French politician Jack Lang, a former Culture Minister, was forced out of a the post of president of the Arab World Institute Saturday as pressure grew on him over revelations in the latest release of the Epstein files. He is accused of 'aggravated tax fraud laundering' linked to Jeffrey Ep»»»

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US forces board sanctioned tanker after globe-spanning pursuit

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»»»

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Ukraine war live: Macron aims to reopen Putin dialogue with 'European approach'

French President Emmanuel Macron said he wants to include European partners in a resumption of dialogue with Russian leader Vladimir Putin after dispatching a top adviser to Moscow last week, in the first such meeting since Moscow's invasion of Ukraine four years ago. Follow our liveblog »»»

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Business - US social media companies on trial over accusations they engineered 'addiction' for children

Meta Platforms and YouTube defended themselves in a landmark civil suit in Los Angeles on Monday, where they were accused of purposely designing their products to cause addiction in children. The US's leading tech companies are facing several similar court cases across the country. Also in this edi»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Ashghal takes part in NSD 2026 with diverse interactive activities

Tribune News Network Doha In an interactive atmosphere aimed at enhancing the culture of practicing sports and encouraging community participation, the Public Works Authority ‘Ashghal’ in cooperation with Aspire Zone Foundation, participated in the activities of the National Sport Day 2026,which wa»»»

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MoPH, HMC and PHCC Mark Qatar National Sport Day

Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), in collaboration with Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) and the Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC), marked National Sport Day on Tuesday by organising a series of distinctive activities at Aspire Park and Al Bidda Park under the them»»»

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MCIT, CRA and Qatar Post joint event organised for NSD 2026

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»»»

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MoT, partners celebrate National Sport Day 2026

Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Transport (MoT) and the transportation system entities of Qatar on Tuesday marked the National Sport Day 2026 with a rich programme of sporting and recreational events for employees and their family members. The events were organised at the Khalifa Sub-Stad»»»

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Deputy PM leads Ministry of Defence in sporting activities

QNA Doha The Ministry of Defence organised a variety of sports and recreational activities at Al Bidda Park to mark National Sports Day. The events were attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani and Chief of Staff»»»

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Environment ministry showcases powers of sport in mental and physical well-being

Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change organised a number of sports events and activities as part of the National Sports Day celebrations in the presence of Minister of Environment and Climate Change His Excellency Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie at »»»

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Ministry of Justice, Cabinet General Secretariat promote healthy living

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»»»

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Minister of Municipality participates in a slew of activities

Tribune News Network Doha Minister of Municipality His Excellency Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah participated in the Ministry of Municipality’s activities commemorating National Sports Day, held at Rawdat Al Hamama Park. The activities were also attended by HE Ali bin Mohammed Al Ali, u»»»

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QCDC takes part in EC’s NSD 2026 events

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Career Development Centre (QCDC), founded by Qatar Foundation (QF), took part in Qatar Foundation’s National Sport Day 2026 activations at Oxygen Park in Education City (EC), joining the day’s community-wide programme. QCDC delivered interactive, family-friendly spor»»»

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UDST marks National Sport Day 2026 with engaging experiences

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»»»

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Public Prosecution highlights sports’ role in building society

Tribune News Network Doha As part of its efforts to promote a culture of health and physical activity, the Public Prosecution actively participated in the 2026 National Sports Day celebrations. The event was attended by Attorney-General His Excellency Dr. Issa bin Saad Al Jafali Al Nuaimi, along wi»»»

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Shell showcases digital tech at Web Summit Qatar 2026 as an energy Lighthouse

Tribune News Network Doha As thousands of technology leaders, innovators and investors gathered in Doha for Web Summit Qatar 2026, Shell demonstrated how digital solutions are delivering safer, more efficient and more secure energy operations. Shell concluded its participation at Web Summit Qatar 2»»»

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MDD unveils ‘Layali Msheireb’ Ramadan seasonal programme

Tribune News Network Doha Msheireb Properties has unveiled its comprehensive seasonal programme for Ramadan and Eid Al Fitr 2026, themed “Layali Msheireb.” Running through the holy month, the smart and sustainable district, Msheireb Downtown Doha, will become a glowing hub of community, celebration»»»

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Old Doha Port celebrates NSD with wellness and family-friendly activations

Tribune News Network Doha Old Doha Port recorded strong visitor engagement in the lead-up to and on Qatar National Sport Day, driven by the MOVE Sports Festival and a full day of free public activations on Tuesday. Mina Park opened its spaces across multiple locations, welcoming the community to fa»»»

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AL MISNAD MEETS WFP OFFICIALS

AL MISNAD MEETS SEVERAL WFP OFFICIALS Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met separately with Executive Director of the World Food Programme (WFP) Cindy McCain, WFP Deputy Executive Director Carl Skau, Assistant Executive Director Rania Dagash»»»

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National Sport Day reflects Qatar’s vision of sport as a way of life: Shura speaker

QNA Doha Speaker of the Shura Council HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim affirmed that National Sport Day embodies Qatar’s clear approach, guided by the vision of the Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, to advance public health and entrench sport as a daily practice that supports quali»»»

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Foreign ministry hosts a variety of sports events

QNA Doha The Ministry of Foreign Affairs organised a variety of sporting activities at the Diplomatic Club to mark the 15th edition of National Sport Day, held under the slogan “I Chose Sport”. The activities were attended by Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi and »»»

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Philippine Bank Secrecy: 1955 law, 2026 problems, is 'bank secrecy' protecting the wrong people?

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»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Barwa Real Estate posts net profit of QR1.234 bn in 2025

Tribune News Network Doha Barwa Real Estate Company has announced its consolidated financial results for the year ended 31 December 2025, reporting steady growth in profitability and solid financial performance. The company recorded a net profit of QR 1.243 billion attributable to the shareholders »»»

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Exceptional community participation as Qatar Olympic Committee hosts Half Marathon and Team Qatar Village

Tribune News Network Doha The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) successfully held the second edition of its annual Half Marathon 2026 on Tuesday at the Lusail Boulevard, coinciding with the country’s Sports Day celebrations. The event saw an extraordinary turnout, with more than 15,000 participants and»»»

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